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.
STARLINK GATEWAY TECHNICIAN
At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 4M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, ground station gateways, and consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.
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 a high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build small electrical sub-assemblies
- Mechanical/electrical assembly of gateway 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 desolder 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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school degree or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of hands on work experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.
- Estimated shift times 1st shift: 6 AM - 4:00 PM; 2nd shift: 3:45 PM - 1:45 AM
- Standing for long periods, 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
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Starlink Production Technician/Level 1: $22.00 - $26.50/hour
Starlink Production Technician/Level 2: $25.00 - $31.00/hour
Starlink Production Technician/Level 3: $29.00 - $37.00/hour
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 at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, 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. Non-exempt Washington employees are eligible for sick leave in accordance with Washington's Sick Leave policies.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- 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.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
What We Do
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary.
SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
