Test Technician (Starlink)

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.

TEST TECHNICIAN (STARLINK)

SpaceX is seeking a hands-on Test Technician to support development and qualification testing of Starlink satellites in the Redmond Test Lab. The lab is responsible for mechanical, structural, environmental, pressure, battery-cell, and solar-cell evaluation testing that proves satellite hardware before flight. This technician is the operator on the floor: prepare hardware and assets, run released procedures, fabricate fixtures and ground support equipment to print, and restore the setup.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assemble, instrument, and test satellite flight hardware throughout development, production, and on-orbit correlation testing phases

• Monitor and assess test asset and test article performance throughout development and qualification campaigns

• Activate, evaluate, monitor, and maintain space simulation test equipment (Thermal, Thermal Vacuum, HASS / HALT, Vibration, Shock, Battery, Pressure, Solar)

• Assembly, activation and troubleshooting of custom test racks and automated equipment interfaces to increase test lab capability and unit test quality

• Structural test build and execution for a variety of large- and small-scale structural and mechanical satellite components

• Work with engineering to plan, build, and activate test equipment (mechanical assemblies, gas, hydraulic, cryogenic fluid systems, etc.)

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and harnessing. including pressure transducers, flowmeters, temperature sensors, accelerometers and strain gauges

 BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical/structural/fluid/electrical systems

• 1+ years of experience performing electronic testing and inspection using measuring devices

 PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with NASA STD 8739.4, IPC-620, and J-STD-001 qualifications

• Experience with electromechanical build processes including iron & hot-air soldering; wire crimping and stripping; machine and hand drilling, shaping, cutting, and joining; 3D plastic printing

• Ability to fabricate and repair cable harnesses including: soldering, crimping, assembling connectors

• A&P (airframe and powerplant) license

• Able to read mechanical and engineering drawings and interpret tolerances (including GD&T)

• Experience with hydraulic plumbing repair/fabrication

• Knowledge/experience with cryogenic systems (gaseous and liquid)

• Experience with rigging, cranes, and lift operations

• Experience with precision measuring instruments/equipment

• Knowledge of various fittings (NPT, MS, AN, Swagelok, medium pressure)

• Experience with test