Integration Technician (Starshield) - Level 4/5

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.

INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN (STARSHIELD) - LEVEL 4/5

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.

The Integration Technician is responsible for hardware assembly, integration, and testing of Starshield assemblies and Satellites. The task requires both mechanical assembly and avionics integration skills, along with test and repair activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Stage, set up, assemble, test and install flight hardware

• Use various mechanical tools without instruction

• Use precision calibrated tools including automated and manual torque wrenches

• Hands on operations with both large and small mechanical assemblies

• Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions

• Collaborate with production engineers to develop and document activities

• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications

• Ensure all production services are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner

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

• Support troubleshooting of hardware issues in real-time and provide feedback to elimi