Test Specialist, Factory Automation (Starlink)

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.

TEST SPECIALIST, FACTORY AUTOMATION (STARLINK)

SpaceX is seeking exceptional technical talent to simulate the rigors of long duration operation in the vacuum of near-Earth space, rocket launch, and the toughest terrestrial environments. You will help provide mobile and broadband connectivity to underserved people and regions across the world. In the process you will literally leave your fingerprints on cutting-edge propulsion, radio, laser, solar, and battery hardware and the production machine that builds it.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and build wire harnesses, PCBAs, test racks, robotics, and environmental simulation equipment
• Support production, engineering, and qualification tests including equipment bring up and configuration, dry runs, and in situ troubleshooting
• Manage first article builds, address shortages and errors, and feedback finding into documentation.
• Manage supply chain and vendors for outsourced equipment builds
• Develop and manage maintenance plans for production equipment
• Maintain safe, clean, stocked, and orderly work area

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree or 2+ years of experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years’ experience with mechanical, structural, fluid, or electrical systems
• Hands-on experience fabricating harnesses, electro-mechanical assemblies, printed circuit board assemblies, and test stations
• Electromechanical design and debug, including PCBAs, wire harnesses, electronics enclosures, line automation, and server racks
• Excellent attention to detail and an insistence on permanently correcting errors
• Electromechanical build processes including iron & hot-air soldering; wire crimping and stripping; machine and hand drilling, shaping, cutting, and joining; 3D printing
• Electrical debug tools including multimeter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer
• Experience working in a variety of software environments, applications, and languages including Linux, Windows, Microsoft Office, git, SVN, JIRA, Altium, Mentor PCB, NX, Bash, and Python

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:            

Pay range:
Test Specialist/Level 1: $32.00 - $40.00/hour
Test Specialist/Level 2: $36.00 - $45.00/hour
Test Specialist/Level 3: $40.00 - $50.00/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 space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or 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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