Journeyman Electrician (Starlink)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX's Starlink Facilities team in Bastrop, TX is seeking an experienced Electrician to repair, install, and maintain electrical systems across the production facility. You will work with a cross-disciplinary group to ensure reliability and safety while supporting a high-uptime manufacturing environment.

The role requires a journeyman license or NCCER, a high school diploma, and 5+ years in electrical work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate required.
• Journeyman Electrician license or NCCER industrial license required.
• 5+ years of experience with electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace defective parts in electrical fixtures.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
• Perform preventative repair and maintenance of plant electrical systems.
• Install enhancements and major upgrades to plant electrical subsystems.
• Test electrical circuits and wiring connections to ensure operability.

Skills

Electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Volt/Ohmmeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, thousands of satellites and consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlink’s potential for communities and businesses around the globe.

As a member of the Starlink Facilities team, you will work with a group of elite engineers, technicians, and internal customers across multiple disciplines to build and activate electrical infrastructure for a variety of projects at the Starlink production facility. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change and own projects from start to finish with the goal of making the SpaceX campus a world-class manufacturing facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repair and replace defective parts in electrical fixtures
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic devices
• Perform preventative repair and maintenance of field, plant, and shop electronic and electrical systems, devices, equipment and components
• Install enhancements and major upgrades to plant electrical subsystems
• Perform work from instructions using blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Test electrical circuits to ensure their operability
• Install electrical components to architectural and code specifications
• Test wiring connections with test equipment like volt/ohmmeters, and oscilloscopes
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Journeyman Electrician license or NCCER industrial license
• 5+ years of experience with electrical systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years of experience with electrical systems in a commercial / industrial setting
• Ability to identify and implement efficient paths of action to finish the assigned work
• Ability to test, calibrate, diagnose, and repair various devices
• Ability to use a variety of electrician’s hand tools as well as measuring and testing instruments
• Demonstrable knowledge and/or understanding of codes, rules, regulations and standards of electrical equipment
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and reports
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Must be willing to train on 1st shift for initial 30 days (with potential to go up to 60 days) and work one of the followingAlternating Work Schedule shifts upon completion of training:
  • Schedule C: 5:00 PM – 5:30 AM (Sunday – Tuesday + every other Wednesday)
  • Schedule D: 5:00 PM – 5:30 AM (Thursday – Saturday + every other Wednesday)
• Schedule may vary depending on site operational needs and flexibility is required regarding overtime and weekend support
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small opening and climbing hand over hand, lifting up to 25 lbs. unassisted, and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights
• Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Must be willing to work onsite, remote work not considered
• 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 .

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