SpaceX
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Electro-Mechanical Build & Test Technician (Starship Avionics)

Pay
$23 – $38 per hour
Location
Hawthorne, CA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Experience
1+ year
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Listed
31 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • ITAR eligibility
  • PCB assembly
  • conformal coating
  • functional testing
  • harness routing
  • IPC-610

Also useful

  • NASA-STD-8739.3
  • thermal and vibration testing
  • HASS testing

Stated benefits & perks

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • 401k
  • Paid parental leave

Responsibilities

  • Mechanical/electrical assembly of PCB assemblies into product chassis
  • Build and test small electrical sub-assemblies
  • Build and test optical equipment
  • Support conformal coat, masking, epoxy application and coating
  • Run functional testing on units
  • Harnesses routing onto avionics assemblies
  • Support vibe and thermal development tests
  • Perform HASS testing of assemblies built in the area

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of experience using mechanical hand tools
  • 1+ years of professional technician experience in electronics

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Associate degree
  • Conformal coat support experience utilizing NVOC, urethane, acrylic and silicone based CC
  • Experience maintaining and programming of PVA conformal coat system
  • Current or past certification for NASA-STD-8739.3, IPC-610 or equivalent
  • Experience preferred in fast-paced production environment with flight hardware
  • Able 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
  • Experience building electromechanical components
  • Experience with thermal and vibe testing
  • Experience with harness routing and integration

Additional Requirements

  • Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times: 1st shift: 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM; 2nd shift: 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  • 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

Pay Range

  • Level 1: $23.00 - $27.00
  • Level 2: $26.00 - $32.50
  • Level 3: $31.00 - $38.00

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.

About SpaceX

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.

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From SpaceX's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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