Electro-Mechanical Build & Test Technician (Starship Avionics)

The role

This person will perform mechanical and electrical assembly of PCB assemblies, small electrical sub-assemblies, and optical equipment. They will also support conformal coating, harness routing, and functional, vibe, and thermal testing.

What you will do

• Mechanical/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
• Harnesses routing onto avionics assemblies
• Support vibe and thermal development tests
• Perform HASS testing of assemblies built in the area

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience using mechanical hand tools
• 1+ years of professional technician experience in electronics
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted

Nice to have

• Associate degree
• Conformal coat support experience utilizing NVOC, urethane, acrylic and silicone based CC
• Experience maintaining and programming of PVA conformal coat system
• Current or past certification for NASA-STD-8739.3, IPC-610 or equivalent
• Experience preferred in fast-paced production environment with flight hardware
• Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
• Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
• Experience building electromechanical components
• Experience with thermal and vibe testing

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an 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
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligibl

About the company

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.