Electro-Mechanical Build & Test Technician (Starship Avionics) Verified today
Electro-Mechanical Build & Test Technician (Starship Avionics)
SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. You will support the build and test of Starship avionics systems at our Hawthorne, CA facility.
Responsibilities
- Mechanical and electrical assembly of PCB assemblies into product chassis
- Build and test small electrical sub-assemblies
- Build and test optical equipment
- Support conformal coat, masking, epoxy application and coating
- Run functional testing on units
- Harness routing onto avionics assemblies
- Support vibe and thermal development tests
- Perform HASS testing of assemblies built in the area
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years experience using mechanical hand tools
- 1+ years professional technician experience in electronics
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Associate degree
- Conformal coat support experience with NVOC, urethane, acrylic and silicone based materials
- Experience maintaining and programming PVA conformal coat systems
- Current or past certification for NASA-STD-8739.3, IPC-610 or equivalent
- Experience in fast-paced production environment with flight hardware
- Ability to adapt to changing work assignments and fast-paced work environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Excellent concentration and attention to detail
- Experience building electromechanical components
- Experience with thermal and vibe testing
- Experience with harness routing and integration
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times: 1st shift 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM; 2nd shift 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
- May be required to stand for long periods, climb ladders, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop and stretch
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
Compensation
Pay Range:
- Level 1: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
- Level 2: $26.00 - $32.50 per hour
- Level 3: $31.00 - $38.00 per hour
Base salary is determined on a case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience.
Benefits include long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, comprehensive medical, vision and dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave. You will accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Paid sick leave accrual follows company policy.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.