Avionics Batteries Technician - 2nd Shift

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.

AVIONICS BATTERIES TECHNICIAN - 2ND SHIFT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mechanical/electrical assembly of spacecraft/launch vehicle components, subassemblies, and final vehicle according to instructions
• Operate automated equipment, including troubleshooting and maintenance
• Operate light equipment such as drills, custom build tooling, crimpers, presses, etc
• Help develop and perfect production workstations and processes
• Put safety as number one priority
• Keep a clean, organized, and thoroughly maintained work space
• Ensure product quality and conformance to design requirements
• Maintain consumable supply inventory
• Assist engineers with development build ups or tear downs
• Functional testing of built hardware, including setup, instrumentation, test execution, and teardown

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of mechanical or electrical assembly experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and work from drawings, controlled documentation and processes such as: layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures/work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists
• Experience working in an electro-mechanical manufacturing company, a precision manufacturing company, or aviation/aerospace manufacturing company
• Experience with electrical wiring
• IPC and/or JSTD certification
• Electro-mechanical assembly and prototype development experience
• Experience setting up and running tests and experiments
• Proficient with computers, the ability to use MS Office, shop floor management software (ERP) and related programs
• Excellent communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed. This is a 2nd shift position (est. start time: 3pm)
• Must be able to climb ladders
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or 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.

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