Electromechanical Technician (Starshield)

$41,600 - $50,960/Yr

SpaceX - Hawthorne, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hawthorne, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Electromechanical Technician at SpaceX plays a crucial role in fabricating and assembling high-quality electromechanical assemblies, ensuring that production processes meet the rigorous standards required for flight hardware. This position involves working from detailed mechanical drawings and controlled documentation, while also contributing to efficiency improvement projects and quality assurance in a fast-paced production environment.

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
• Record work performed on shop floor management system (ERP) and use e-mail (MS 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of professional experience using electronics equipment (e.g. programmable power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, etc.)
• 2+ years of professional experience using basic mechanical and/or electronics hand tools

Nice-to-haves

• Associate degree
• 6+ years of professional experience with wire harnesses and/or electronics equipment
• Experience in fast-paced production environment working with flight hardware
• Experience in a high production environment with hands on experience fabricating harness, electro-mechanical assemblies, or prototype development
• Ability 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various discounts and perks
• Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation
• Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan