About this role
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.
ELECTROMECHANICAL TECHNICIAN (STARSHIELD) - 2ND SHIFT
Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on three areas: Earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. Designed to meet diverse mission requirements, Starshield satellites are capable of integrating a wide variety of payloads, offering unique versatility to users. With the proven ability to iterate rapidly, SpaceX's unique full-stack approach in developing end-to-end systems, from launch vehicles to user terminals, enables the deployment of capabilities at scale with unprecedented speed. Starshield's proliferated low-Earth orbit architecture provides inherent resiliency and constant connectivity to on-orbit assets, while SpaceX's proven rapid launch capability provides expedient and economical access to space.
As an Electromechanical Technician on the Starshield team, you will build high-reliability electromechanical assemblies that go on orbit. You will work from drawings and controlled processes, verify flight hardware, and run HASS, HALT, and thermal tests as Starshield satellites move from first article to rate production. This is a hands-on 2nd shift role in Hawthorne for someone who wants direct ownership of workmanship on mission hardware.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Fabricate and assemble high-quality, high-reliability electromechanical assemblies
• Self-monitor work progress against area benchmarks and achieve on-time delivery of all work
• Read, interpret, and work from drawings as well as from controlled documentation and processes such as:
• Mechanical drawings, standard dimensioning and tolerancing, and GD&T
• Assembly procedures and work instructions
• Record work performed in the shop-floor management system (ERP) and use email (Microsoft Outlook)
• Perform verification of flight hardware and document results in a clear, precise, and complete manner
• Assist with the development of production processes for first-time production runs
• Assist with area efficiency improvement projects
• Run tests in HASS/HALT and thermal chambers
• Self-identify quality issues from workmanship, vendor-supplied defects, and design issues
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience using mechanical hand tools
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Associate degree
• 2+ years of professional experience with wire harnesses and/or electronics equipment
• Experience in a fast-paced production environment working with flight hardware
• Experience in a hi