Starlink Payload Integration Technician

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 67,502,000 - 85,411,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in the United States is seeking an Integration Technician (Payloads) to support the integration and launch of Starlink satellites. You will join a highly skilled team coordinating hardware receiving, checks, and integration of payloads for reliable launches.

The role emphasizes safety, precision, and collaboration with engineers. A high school diploma plus 2+ years in assembly/test/maintenance is required, with advanced licenses and clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years hands-on experience in assembly, test, maintenance, repair and/or installation, or a certificate from an accredited trade skills program.
• Ability to obtain or currently hold top secret/SCI security clearance.
• Airframe & Powerplant License preferred.
• Experience with Starlink integration and aerospace hardware is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to the payload integration technician team working on Starlink integration and customer payload integration.
• Navigate through hardware receiving, checkouts, processing of SpaceX fairing flight hardware and ground support equipment, integration of Starlink satellites, and integration of commercial/government spacecraft.
• Work with a team of engineers and technicians to ensure systems and mechanical equipment is built safely and reliably to support the successful launch of high value satellites and critical government assets to orbit or beyond.

Skills

Top Secret / SCI clearance

Airframe & Powerplant License

Strong written and oral communication

Attention to detail

Connectors (D-SUB to SMA)

Microsoft Office

Clean room / ESD environment

Pressure / temperature / flow devices

Propulsion test stand experience

Rocket launch facility experience

Military aviation propulsion / airfr

Machinery and hand tools

Forklifts, cranes, heavy equipment

Calibrated measurement devices

Education

Associate degree in aerospace technology

Equivalent area of study

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklifts / Cranes / Heavy equipment

Job description

SpaceX in the United States is seeking an Integration Technician (Payloads) to support the integration and launch of Starlink satellites. You will join a highly skilled team coordinating hardware receiving, checks, and integration of payloads for reliable launches.

The role emphasizes safety, precision, and collaboration with engineers. A high school diploma plus 2+ years in assembly/test/maintenance is required, with advanced licenses and clearance preferred.