Starlink Production Technician - Entry Level

One of SpaceX's most ambitious missions to date, the Starlink satellite constellation, is our solution for providing reliable internet worldwide. We are seeking a skilled technician to join our team in the assembly, integration, and testing of satellite and spacecraft components. This hands-on role involves building electrical and mechanical sub-assemblies, performing functional tests, and supporting prototype development in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

• →Build small electrical sub-assemblies and perform mechanical/electrical assembly of satellite components, sub-assemblies, and final vehicle integrations.
• →Assemble PCB assemblies into product chassis.
• →Build battery cell modules, solar modules, and solar arrays.
• →Perform wire harnessing, soldering, and de-soldering of through-hole and SMT components.
• →Support conformal coating, masking, epoxy application, and related processes.
• →Conduct functional testing of built hardware, including setup, instrumentation, execution, and teardown.
• →Operate complex automated equipment, including troubleshooting and maintenance.
• →Support the development of prototype test capabilities for spacecraft components and life tests.
• →Assist in identifying, installing, and implementing test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• →Perform test setups across various regimes, including thermal, shock, thermal vacuum, and vibration.

• High school degree or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of hands on work experience

• 2+ years of hands-on experience working in an electro-mechanical manufacturing company, a precision manufacturing company, or high-volume manufacturing company
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists.
• Able to proficiently use a PC, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience with electrical wiring
• Experience setting up and running tests and experiments
• Associate degree

• Willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times: 2nd shift: 3:30 PM - 2 AM
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

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