Reliability Technician (Starlink Aviation)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Three weeks paid vacation

Sick leave in accordance with Washington's policies

Company shuttles from select locations

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Reliability Technician for the Starlink Aviation team. The role involves executing testing, following up on root causes, and improving lab operations to enhance product reliability.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least 3 years of quality experience in manufacturing. Essential skills include troubleshooting electronics and operating test equipment. A diverse range of benefits and a competitive hourly rate are offered, ranging from $22.00 to $37.00, based on experience and level.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical hardware root-cause analysis.
• Experience troubleshooting electronics hardware and/or RF communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute thermal, humidity, salt fog, vibration, and pressure testing.
• Process returns from fleet failures to identify the root cause.
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies.

Skills

Quality experience in manufacturing environment

Electrical hardware root-cause analysis

Troubleshooting electronics hardware

Operating standard test equipment

Effective communication

Experience in fast-paced design environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Thermal chambers

Salt fog chambers

Humidity chambers

Vibration tables

Pressure fixtures

Job description

Reliability Technician (Starlink 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.

As Reliability Technician on the Starlink Aviation team, you’ll execute testing, root‑cause follow‑up playbooks, and returns processing for the Starlink Aviation program. You’ll play a key role in delivering the test and root‑cause outcomes to enable a reliable product for the customer.

Responsibilities

• Execute thermal, humidity, salt fog, vibration, and pressure testing.
• Process returns from fleet failures to identify the root cause.
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies to continuously improve the lab and returns operations.
• Partner with hardware reliability engineering to root‑cause novel failures.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical hardware root‑cause analysis.
• Experience troubleshooting electronics hardware and/or RF communication systems.
• Experience operating standard test equipment (thermal, salt fog, humidity chambers, vibration tables, pressure fixtures).
• Self‑starter attitude, energy, and the ability to communicate effectively across business and technical disciplines.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, iterative design environment within the consumer electronics, mobile handset, medical devices, aerospace, marine, or automotive industries.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and offsite as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Reliability Technician/Level 1: $22.00 – $26.50 per hour
• Reliability Technician/Level 2: $25.50 – $31.00 per hour
• Reliability Technician/Level 3: $29.50 – $37.00 per hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on 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 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. Company shuttles are offered to employees for round‑trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday through Friday.

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.