Lead Technician - Starlink Satellite Mech And Electronic Production - 1st Shift
SpaceX
Lead Technician - Starlink Satellite Mech and Electronic Production - 1st Shift
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
Lead satellite production team to achieve daily production targets involving mechanical integration and test execution according to work orders
Assist with the development of production processes, and identify continuous improvements to reliably achieve production targets
Build small electrical sub-assemblies
Mechanical/electrical assembly of satellite components, subassemblies, and integration of final vehicle assemblies
Mechanical/electrical assembly of PCB assemblies into product chassis
Build-up battery cell modules
Build solar modules and solar arrays
Wire harnessing
Solder and de-solder through-hole and SMT components
Support conformal coat, masking, epoxy application and coating
Run functional testing of built hardware, including setup, instrumentation, test execution, and teardown
Operate complex automated equipment, including troubleshooting and maintenance
Support the development of prototype test capabilities for spacecraft component development and life tests
Assist in the identification, installation and implementation of test equipment, instrumentation and data acquisition systems
Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated, track calibration schedules
Responsible for some preventative maintenance activities on test equipment and data acquisition systems
Identify test equipment requirements for planned tests, maintain test consumables inventory, and develop test procedures and processes accordingly
Perform test setups as needed to support developments across several test regimes - thermal, shock, thermal vacuum, vibration
Manage schedule priorities and independently executing work to meet company deliverables
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
6+ months as a SpaceX Technician or 1+ years of experience in an outside aerospace production environment
2+ years of experience in electro-mechanical assembly, integration or mechanical assembly experience
Associate degree
Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license
Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and work from drawings, controlled documentation and processes such as: layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures/work instructions; schematics, engineering drawings, and parts list
Able to proficiently use a PC, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office suite
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Experience working in an electro-mechanical manufacturing company, a precision manufacturing company, or high-volume manufacturing company
Experience with electrical wiring
IPC and/or J-STD certification
Electro-mechanical assembly and prototype development experience
Experience setting up and running tests and experiments
Soldering experience
Willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift time: 1st Shift: 6:00AM - 4:15PM
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
Pay range: Level 2: $25.50 - $31.00/hour + $2.00/hour lead differential Level 3: $29.50 - $37.00/hour + $2.00/hour lead differential
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Your total rewards package at SpaceX includes comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.