Starlink Satellite Assembly Technician

SpaceX; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, vision, dental coverage

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Production Technician for Starlink in Redmond to assemble, integrate, and test satellite components. The role involves building electrical and mechanical sub-assemblies, conducting functional tests, and supporting prototype development in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Responsibilities include wiring, PCB assembly, test setup, and operating automated equipment. Candidates should have strong reading of drawings and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ years hands-on work experience needed.
• 2+ years hands-on electro-mechanical/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and work from layout drawings, schematics, and assembly procedures.
• Proficient with PC, Windows, and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with electrical wiring.
• Experience setting up and running tests.

Responsibilities

• Build electrical sub-assemblies and assemble satellite components and sub-assemblies.
• Assemble PCB assemblies into product chassis.
• Build battery 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, testing, and teardown.
• Operate complex automated equipment, including troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Support 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 thermal, shock, thermal vacuum, and vibration regimes.

Skills

Reading drawings

Electrical wiring

Test setup & experiments

Communication skills

PC skills (Windows/MS Office)

Organizational skills

Soldering

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Tools

PCB assembly

Soldering tools

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Production Technician for Starlink in Redmond to assemble, integrate, and test satellite components. The role involves building electrical and mechanical sub-assemblies, conducting functional tests, and supporting prototype development in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Responsibilities include wiring, PCB assembly, test setup, and operating automated equipment. Candidates should have strong reading of drawings and good communication skills.