Starlink Aviation Production Technician (Entry Level, Temporary)

The role

Build, test, and repair Starlink hardware used on aircraft. The Starlink Aviation team makes systems that connect planes to the Starlink network.

What you will do

• Assemble and integrate mechanical and electrical hardware for development units and certification or production test builds, using work instructions
• Install and repair Starlink enterprise and aviation products to FAA, quality, and workmanship standards
• Troubleshoot hardware problems and report findings to engineering or quality
• Run vibration, shock, thermal, RF, load, and related tests
• Record and report the data used for FAA certification
• Build hardware to spec and keep product quality consistent

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 6+ months of hands-on experience using hand tools in a job, military role, trade school, or structured training program (screwdriver, ratchet, Allen keys, pliers, or torque wrench)
• Available to work the posted shift: 1st shift (6:00 AM–4:00 PM) or 2nd shift (4:00 PM–2:00 AM)
• Able to work overtime and occasional weekends
• Able to lift up to 25 lb unassisted
• Able to stand for long periods, climb ladders, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, and stretch

Nice to have

• 1+ year in a production, maintenance, repair, lab, or related hands-on setting
• 1+ year fixing, installing, or building aircraft hardware
• Harness fabrication or electro-mechanical assembly
• Printed circuit board assemblies or test stations
• Multimeter experience; oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, or network analyzer is a plus
• Habit of documenting and correcting nonconformances
• Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) or Certified Aircraft Electronics Technician (CAET)

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• 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
• Various other discounts and perks
• 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.