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TEST TECHNICIAN (STARLINK PRODUCTION) - 2nd SHIFT

We’re seeking an experienced test technician with a strong affinity toward multidisciplinary testing, design development, and problem solving. Test technicians work hand-in-hand with multidisciplinary engineers while supporting satellite hardware testing throughout the design and build processes to ultimately join our revolutionary fleet of Starlink satellites.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assemble, instrument, and test satellite flight hardware throughout development, production, and on-orbit correlation testing phases
• Monitor and assess test asset performance and test article throughout development and validation campaigns
• Assemble, troubleshoot and activate custom test racks and automated equipment interfaces to increase test lab capability and unit test quality
• Activate, evaluate, monitor, and maintain space simulation test equipment (thermal, thermal vacuum, HASS/HALT, vibration, and shock)
• Perform structural test build and execution for a variety of large and small scale structural and mechanical satellite components
• Responsible for the day-to-day execution of space simulation testing

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of hands on experience with mechanical, structural, fluid, or electrical systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with evaluation and testing of propulsion, thermal, electrical or structural systems
• Experience with thermal vacuum and vacuum test equipment
• Experience with vibration and shock test equipment
• Ability to demonstrate basic understanding of mechanical GD&T requirements and electrical schematics
• Experience using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, and soldering equipment
• Familiar with harness build and termination techniques for use in extreme environments
• Experience handling cryogenic fluids
• Comfortable with operating fabrication equipment (mill, lathe, and drill press)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift time: 3:30 PM - 2:00 AM
• Ability to lift heavy objects, up to 25 lbs. unassisted

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.