Maintenance Technician (Starlink) - Level 4/5

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.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (STARLINK) - LEVEL 4/5

Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation providing fast, reliable internet to 12M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers and the software that brings it all together. The Machine Maintenance Technician will be involved in solving equipment and tooling problems in order to improve SpaceX asset availability. SpaceX doesn’t shut down production for maintenance, and instead we find ways to predict failures and perform the maintenance without interrupting production. This role will require you to work directly with the engineers and other technicians who design and build unique machines to solve critical problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and repair all assets to ensure their proper operating condition

• Troubleshoot, repair control devices such as PLCs, HMIs, CNC controls

• Troubleshoot, repair and overhaul of mechanical systems like, pumps, chillers, gearboxes, etc

• Replace and install electrical components such as switches, relays, contactors, transformers, rectifiers, circuit breakers, fuses, and sensors for temperature/pressure/position

• Replace and install mechanical components such as bearings, bushings, motors, shafts, collars, couplings, pullets, belts, gears, chains, rollers, pumps, valves, hoses, and o-rings on a variety of system equipment

• Perform work order repairs, inspections and adjustments

• Provide maintenance on various equipment: vacuum chambers, thermal chambers, CNC machines, production automation and controls equipment, tooling fixtures, and other industrial machinery

• Drive forklifts and company vehicles

• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• 3+ years of experience with corrective and/pr preventative maintenance

• 3+ years of experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and/or electrical repair

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of experience with electrical system troubleshooting

• Ability to conduct research and use on all available resources in house for complex troubleshooting consistently.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and drawings

• Ability to describe and navigate through a machine’s functions, root cause recurrent issues, and identify the cross-referenced parts needed for repairs

• Authored baseline procedures and assisted in training new technicians in procedure execution

• Millwright skills and abilities and industrial multi-craft and mechanical trades, able to read tooling drawings and setup a lathe, mill, surface grinding operations safely, basic understanding of tooling modification and repairs

• Ability to repair any mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic systems safely from start to finish and train others on best repair and troubleshooting practices.

• 7+ years of maintenance technician experience

• Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields

• Experience with hand/power tools, forklifts, and other heavy equipment

• PLC programming and robotics troubleshooting experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work the following shifts:

  • 1st shift Monday - Friday (5:00 AM - 3:30PM)
  • 2nd shift Monday - Friday (3:30 PM to 2 AM)

• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed

• Valid Washington state driver’s license

• Ability to stand up for up to 8 hours during the day

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

• Ability to work directly with the hardware on the floor while being comfortable stooping, bending, pulling, pushing, climbing and standing (including on lifts and ladders)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range: Level 4: $46.00 - $54.00 Level 5: $52.00 - $62.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, 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 eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.