Industrial Maintenance Technician (Starlink) - 2nd Shift

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Company shuttles to Redmond office

Stock options / long-term incentives

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician (Starlink) for the 2nd shift in Redmond, WA. The role oversees installation and maintenance of heavy industrial equipment such as cranes, compressed air systems, and overhead doors, often working with third‑party contractors to keep production flowing smoothly.

The position requires 3+ years in maintaining electrical and mechanical systems, with PLCs and VFDs experience; forklift certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3+ years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical, mechanical, fluid, or control systems.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering blueprints and work instructions.
• Install and maintain production and launch support equipment.
• Maintain electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Inspect critical facility systems like cranes and compressed air.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical breakdowns of cranes, doors, and air compressors.
• Fabricate parts for repairs or upgrades.
• Conduct routine maintenance and safety checks.
• Source replacement parts and liaise with vendors.
• Communicate production impacts to the team.
• Prepare and submit maintenance reports.
• Assist HVAC team to keep climate control functioning during workload surges.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

HVAC knowledge

Safety compliance

Crane/Equipment upkeep

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC programming

VFDs

Multimeter

Hand tools

Electrical schematics

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician (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.

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (STARLINK) - 2ND SHIFT

The Industrial Maintenance Technician at SpaceX works in a fast‑paced environment that will oversee the installation and maintenance of our heavy industrial equipment such as cranes, compressed air systems, and overhead doors by third‑party contractors to support the production of Starlink. This role will also be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our machinery and mechanical equipment as well as installing new equipment, performing regular services, maintaining procedures, and troubleshooting equipment breakdowns. As an Industrial Maintenance Technician, you will use all the tools at your disposal to ensure reliability of the industrial equipment and any associated support equipment. This will involve corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance techniques, as well as operational and design feedback for maintaining and improving all systems at Starlink facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and interpret engineering blueprints and work instructions
• Install new production support equipment, ground support equipment, and/or launch support equipment
• Maintain and install all electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Inspect and assess functionality of critical facility systems (cranes, elevators, compressed air, and overhead doors)
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical breakdowns of overhead cranes, overhead doors, and air compressors
• Adjust mechanical parts using hand and machine tools
• Fabricate parts for repairs and machine upgrades
• Conduct routine maintenance and safety checks
• Source replacement parts and liaison with vendors
• Communicate and schedule production impacts with the production team
• Prepare and submit maintenance reports
• Repair broken or leaking plumbing to avoid damage and restore full use of affected system (compressed air, water, or hydraulic)
• Identify and troubleshoot damaged electrical wiring
• Assist HVAC team in maintaining the building HVAC equipment to keep climate control functioning properly during surges of workload
• Fix potential safety hazards to avoid injuries

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of professional experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical, mechanical, fluid, or control systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• In‑depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance
• 4+ years of experience troubleshooting electrical control systems (building automation, machinery, production automation)
• 2+ years of experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, and similar components
• 2+ years of experience troubleshooting and maintaining compressed air systems and equipment (non‑reciprocating air compressors)
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations
• Basic computer and report‑writing skills
• Ability to record, report, and articulate condition of equipment and recommended repairs or corrective actions
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy equipment with the use of cranes, forklifts, and/or similar equipment
• Knowledge in HVAC, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, tubing, pipe‑fitings, rotating machinery (pumps, air compressors, etc.), machining, and welding
• Experience with alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electrical and aerospace
• Knowledge of high‑pressure gas, flammable gas, refrigeration gases, and recovery
• Operational knowledge of multimeter and operation of various hand tools and power tools

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times:
  • Monday - Friday; 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday - Saturday; 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  • Sunday - Thursday; 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Ability to become forklift certified
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions, climbing hand over hand, lifting 40 lbs. unassisted, and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights
• Ability to support flight hardware road transport as needed
• Ability to travel as necessary to support organizational needs

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay Range:
Level 1: $23.00 - $29.00
Level 2: $28.00 - $34.50
Level 3: $33.00 - $40.00

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 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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for round‑trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

• 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 reach out to [e-mail].