Sheet Metal Technician; starlink Hardware

Sheet Metal Technician (Starlink)

Location:

Redmond, Washington, United States

Compensation: $23 - 40 USD per year

Space

X 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 Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

The Starlink Development team is responsible for the fabrication and assembly of new product development, production tooling, and automation equipment for the rapidly growing Starlink factory. Technicians work closely with the engineering team to support high‑impact projects to grow the Starlink Production line, from development to a high‑volume production system.

• Operate and maintain equipment such as laser cutters, press brakes, and water jets
• Find novel ways to produce complex sheet metal assemblies, occasionally without design definition
• Read basic blueprints to ensure parts are made to engineering specifications to meet customer needs
• Provide customers with clean, deburred and complete parts

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of professional experience running a waterjet and/or a laser cutter

• Ability to meet daily/weekly production needs with critical time schedules
• Ability to read blueprints and complete basic shop math
• Experience with press brake operations
• Knowledge of sheet metal K-factors and application
• Ability to hold close tolerances on sheet metal parts per engineering drawings

• Ability to work all required shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Forklift operation
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Pay Range:
Level 1: $23.00 - $29.00;
Level 2: $28.00 - $34.50;
Level 3: $33.00 - $40.00

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.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package  may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to 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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the Space

X Redmond office Monday to Friday.

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Space

X is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Space

X is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.