Aerospace Assembly Technician: Satellite Systems

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off: vacation and holidays

Stock options / long-term incentives

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a skilled technician to join our team in the assembly, integration, and testing of satellite and spacecraft components. This hands-on role involves building electrical and mechanical sub-assemblies, performing functional tests, and supporting prototype development in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

You will build sub-assemblies, assemble PCB modules, and work with power systems and solar arrays while performing wire harnessing, soldering, and testing.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• 1+ years hands-on work experience preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists.

Responsibilities

• Build small electrical sub-assemblies and perform mechanical/electrical assembly of satellite components, sub-assemblies, and final vehicle integrations.
• Assemble PCB assemblies into product chassis.
• Build battery cell modules, solar modules, and solar arrays.
• Perform wire harnessing, soldering, and de-soldering of through-hole and SMT components.
• Support conformal coating, masking, epoxy application, and related processes.
• Conduct functional testing of built hardware, including setup, instrumentation, execution, and teardown.
• Operate complex automated equipment, including troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Support the development of prototype test capabilities for spacecraft components and life tests.
• Assist in identifying, installing, and implementing test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Perform test setups across various regimes, including thermal, shock, thermal vacuum, and vibration.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Test setup & execution

Reading mechanical drawings

PC & Windows proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Soldering

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a skilled technician to join our team in the assembly, integration, and testing of satellite and spacecraft components. This hands-on role involves building electrical and mechanical sub-assemblies, performing functional tests, and supporting prototype development in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

You will build sub-assemblies, assemble PCB modules, and work with power systems and solar arrays while performing wire harnessing, soldering, and testing.