Starlink Production Technician (Aviation)

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 PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN (AVIATION)

Starlink believes in providing fast, reliable internet to serve populations with little or no connectivity. We design, build, and launch the world's largest constellation of satellites, enabling us to operate a global internet network unbounded by traditional ground infrastructure limitations. In addition to direct-to-consumer service, Starlink is also developing high-speed internet for commercial and private aircraft.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mechanical assembly of aviation antenna and associated hardware into customer ready kits
• Completing work order operations, issuing hardware and improvement projects within production facility
• Building of mechanical and electrical sub-assemblies
• Performing functional qualification testing and new process development with engineering teams

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of professional technician experience in mechanical assembly or equivalent experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s degree
• Experience assembling human-rated flight hardware
• Experience building hardware or electronics under an FAA PMA
• Experience installing HI-LOKs, rivets and fasteners
• Experience with harness routing and integration
• Experience performing adhesive bonding, sealing and potting operations
• Experience building electromechanical components
• Experience using Warpdrive for completing work order operations, quality buyoffs, issue tickets and part issuance
• Experience in fast-paced production environment with flight hardware. Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
• Experience identifying process improvements and working with engineering to get them implemented

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Must be able to work first shift: 5am-3:30pm
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
• 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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:    
Starlink Production Technician/Level 1: $20.00 - $27.00/hour    
Starlink Production Technician/Level 2: $25.00 - $32.50/hour    
Starlink Production Technician/Level 3: $30.00 - $38.00/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.

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.

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