Lead Technician, Dopey; Starlink - 2nd shift

Lead Technician, Dopey (Starlink) - 2nd shift

Redmond, WA

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.

One of the most ambitious missions that SpaceX has undertaken to date, the Starlink satellite constellation, is our solution to providing reliable internet to the entire world. We are looking for talented technicians to help full‑scale production of the Starlink satellites. The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the products that you deliver.

If you seek a fast‑paced, dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step.

• 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
• Perform mechanical/electrical assembly of satellite components, sub‑assemblies, and integration of final vehicle assemblies
• Assemble PCB assemblies into product chassis
• Build battery cell modules
• Build solar modules and solar arrays
• Solder and desolder through‑hole and SMT components
• Support conformal coating, masking, epoxy application, and coating processes
• 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, and track calibration schedules
• Perform 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 execute 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
• 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
• Proficient use of 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: 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM – 2:15 AM
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs 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

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