Integration Specialist (Starlink Aviation) - 2nd Shift

SpaceX
Woodinville, WA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward hands-on technicians comfortable with FAA certification testing and mechanical/electrical assembly, with a focus on aviation domain and willingness to work non-traditional hours in Woodinville, WA.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with mechanical/electrical assembly experience and a background in aviation or aerospace hardware
    — “Experience working on aircraft or with aviation/aerospace related hardware”
  • Individuals with strong documentation and process-building skills from test/integration environments
    — “Demonstrated ability to read, interpret controlled documentation and processes”
  • Professionals who thrive in collaborative settings with engineers and FAA partners
    — “Work closely with development and design engineers, machine shops and external partners”

Things to consider

  • Non-traditional shift hours are required, including late evenings and weekends
    — “Estimated shift time: 3:30PM to 2:00AM”
  • Up to 25% travel may be necessary for this role
    — “Up to 25% of travel may be required for this role”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with FAA certification processes and test system design in your resume
    — “meet FAA certification requirements”
  • Emphasize your ability to troubleshoot and permanently resolve hardware issues
    — “Drive troubleshooting of hardware issues in real-time and provide feedback to eliminate repeat issues”
  • Showcase your hands-on skills with mechanical and electrical assembly tools and techniques
    — “Electromechanical build processes including iron & hot-air soldering”
  • Demonstrate your familiarity with test data collection and reporting procedures
    — “Operate, collect and report data of test findings for a wide variety of tests”
  • Include experience with software tools like JIRA, Python, and Altium in your application materials
    — “Experience working in a variety of software environments, applications, and languages including Linux, Windows, Microsoft Office, git, SVN, JIRA, Altium, Mentor PCB, NX, Bash, and Python”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • installed and repaired Starlink products
  • collected and reported test data
  • designed and documented test processes
  • fabricated harnesses and assemblies
Typical background
2 years working in an electrical or mechanical test/integration environmentBachelor’s degree or 3+ years’ experience in related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Electrical/mechanical TestingFAA Certification RequirementsAssembly ProceduresElectromechanical Build ProcessesDebugging ToolsSoftware Environments

Preferred

A&P CertificationIA CertificationBachelor’s Degree In A STEM Field

Stack & domain

Hardware AssemblyTestingIntegrationReliabilityVibration TestingShock TestingThermal TestingRF TestingLoad TestingMechanical AssemblyElectrical AssemblyActivationTroubleshootingProduct QualityConformanceControlled DocumentationCable HarnessesWiring DiagramsLayout DrawingsMechanical DrawingsGD&TAssembly ProceduresWork InstructionsSchematicsParts ListsInstallationFabricationElectro-mechanical AssembliesPrinted Circuit Board AssembliesTest StationsElectromechanical Build ProcessesIron SolderingHot-air SolderingWire CrimpingWire StrippingMachine DrillingHand DrillingShapingCuttingJoining3D Plastic PrintingElectrical Debug ToolsMultimeterOscilloscopeSpectrum AnalyzerNetwork AnalyzerLinuxWindowsMicrosoft OfficeGitSVNJiraAltiumMentor PCBNXBashPythonAttention To DetailTeamworkCommunicationA&PIAAerospaceStarlinkFAACertificationAviation

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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 SPECIALIST (STARLINK AVIATION) - 2ND SHIFT

As a Starlink Integration Specialist, you will be responsible for executing on a wide variety of assignments, including: hardware assembly, testing, integration and reliability of Starlink Aviation products. You will work closely with Starlink Aviation design and certification engineers, as well as FAA and other Enterprise partners. SpaceX is looking to provide access for the global aviation fleet to the world wide web - you would be directly involved and hands on with accomplishing this mission!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Install and repair Starlink products for Aviation systems under strict guidelines

Operate, collect and report data of test findings for a wide variety of tests, including but not limited to: vibration, shock, thermal, RF, load and any other needed testing to meet FAA certification requirements

Create and document test processes

Design, procure and perform mechanical and electrical assembly, activation of mission-specific development and continuous-integration test systems for all of Starlink aviation platforms

Drive troubleshooting of hardware issues in real-time and provide feedback to eliminate repeat issues

Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications

Work closely with development and design engineers, machine shops and external partners on a wide variety of assignments

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

2 years working in an electrical or mechanical test/integration environment; OR a bachelor's in a STEM field

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience working on aircraft or with aviation/aerospace related hardware

A&P certification

Inspection authorized (IA) certification

Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years’ experience in related field

Demonstrated ability to read, interpret controlled documentation and processes such as: cable harnesses, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, mechanical drawings, GD&T, assembly procedures/work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists

Hands-on experience performing installation work on an aircraft

Hands-on experience fabricating harnesses, electro-mechanical assemblies, printed circuit board assemblies, and test stations

Excellent attention to detail and an insistence on permanently correcting errors

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

Electrical debug tools including multimeter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyze

Experience working in a variety of software environments, applications, and languages including Linux, Windows, Microsoft Office, git, SVN, JIRA, Altium, Mentor PCB, NX, Bash, and Python

 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed. Estimated shift time:

3:30PM to 2:00AM

Up to 25% of travel may be required for this role

Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position

Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 1: $34.00 - $40.00

Level 2: $38.00 - $45.00

Level 3: $42.00 - $51.00

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 accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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