Test Technician (Starlink) - Temporary

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Employment: Temporary
Posted: 1 day ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · Test Technician (Starlink) - Temporary

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Join the SpaceX Factory Automation and Test team as a temporary Test Technician for Starlink, where you will play a crucial role in simulating extreme conditions to ensure hardware readiness. Your daily tasks include building high-quality wire harnesses, PCBAs, test racks, robotics, and environmental simulation equipment, while also troubleshooting hardware and software issues, updating documentation, training line technicians, and maintaining clean workspaces. Essential skills encompass electromechanical assembly experience, proficiency with NASA STD 8739.4, IPC-620, J-STD-001 qualifications, and hands-on fabrication abilities using tools like multimeters and oscilloscopes. This role demands expertise in Windows/Linux systems, SVN/git configuration control, and various CAD software, all while contributing to the mission of providing broadband access to underserved populations globally.

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Python BASH Windows Linux SVN git JIRA Confluence TeamCenter Altium Mentor NX IPC-620 NASA STD 8739.4 J-STD-001 multimeter oscilloscope spectrum analyzer network analyzer

What you'll do

Build high-quality wire harnesses, PCBAs, test racks, robotics, and environmental simulation equipment.
Troubleshoot hardware and software issues to support production and qualification processes.
Interpret various documentation sources for accurate assembly and testing procedures.
Identify design gaps and apply experience to resolve them, updating documentation accordingly.
Maintain a clean, organized work area to ensure efficient operations.

What we're looking for

1+ years of experience in electromechanical assembly and hands-on fabrication skills
3+ years of hardware testing experience with knowledge of NASA STD 8739.4, IPC-620, J-STD-001
Ability to use electrical debug tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers
Experience with software including SVN and git configuration control, JIRA, Confluence, TeamCenter
Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

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