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Test Technician (Starlink) - Temporary

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SpaceX logoSpacex · Redmond, WA
Full-timeOn-site4d ago
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Responsibilities

  • Build high-quality wire harnesses, PCBAs, test racks, robotics, and environmental simulation equipment
  • Support production and qualification by troubleshooting hardware and software, updating documentation, training line technicians, and performing schedule maintenance
  • Manage workload in order to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and respond to critical requests
  • Interpret a variety of sources ranging from controlled, released documentation to informal sketches
  • Identify design gaps; ask directed questions, and apply skill and experience to resolve them, and update documentation to prevent recurrence
  • Maintain clean, stocked, and orderly work area
  • POSITION DETAILS:
  • This is a TEMPORARY position with SpaceX, for the length of time as stated, and is subject to change with minimal notice as business needs dictate.
  • LENGTH OF POSITION: 3 MONTHS.
  • LOCATION: Redmond, WA.
  • SHIFT: 1st shift: 5 AM - 3:30 PM

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of experience in electromechanical assembly
  • PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Associate degree
  • 3+ years of experience with hardware testing
  • Hands-on experience fabricating and debugging harnesses, electro-mechanical assemblies, printed circuit board assemblies, and test stations
  • Ability to use written and oral communication skills to continually improve designs, processes, working environment, and team morale
  • Excellent attention to detail and insistence on verifying work
  • Basic knowledge of electronics theory and principles
  • Experience with NASA STD 8739.4, IPC-620, and J-STD-001 qualifications
  • Experience with electromechanical build processes including iron & hot-air soldering; wire crimping and stripping; machine and hand drilling, shaping, cutting, and joining; 3D plastic printing
  • Electrical debug tools including multimeter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer
  • ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required to perform the functions of this position
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
  • 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.
  • ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's

Benefits

401(k)Equity / stock optionsPerformance bonus

Additional Information

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. TEST TECHNICIAN (STARLINK) - TEMPORARY The SpaceX Factory Automation and Test team is seeking exceptional technical talent to simulate the rigors of long duration operation in the vacuum of near-Earth space, the rigors of rocket launch, and the toughest terrestrial environments! In this role you will help provide broadband access to underserved people across the world. in the process you will literally leave your fingerprints on cutting-edge propulsion, radio, laser, and power hardware and the production machine that builds it.


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