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Aerospace, Space Exploration, Telecommunications, Manufacturing

Journeyman Electrician (Starlink)

Bastrop, TXOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

Journeyman Electrician license
NCCER industrial license
electrical systems
electrical components
electrical circuits
wiring diagrams
schematics
voltmeters
ohmmeters
oscilloscopes

Nice to have

Master electrician license
commercial setting
industrial setting
hydraulic devices
pneumatic devices

Role summary

SpaceX's Starlink team is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to build and activate electrical infrastructure at their production facility. This role involves repairing, installing, and maintaining electrical systems, components, and machinery, including hydraulic and pneumatic devices. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalency, a Journeyman Electrician license or NCCER industrial license, and 5+ years of experience with electrical systems. Preferred qualifications include a Master electrician license and 7+ years of experience in a commercial/industrial setting. The role demands the ability to read blueprints, test circuits, and adhere to code specifications. Candidates must be willing to work various shifts, including nights and weekends, and perform physically demanding tasks onsite.

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.

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN (STARLINK)

SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, thousands of satellites and consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlink’s potential for communities and businesses around the globe.

As a member of the Starlink Facilities team, you will work with a group of elite engineers, technicians, and internal customers across multiple disciplines to build and activate electrical infrastructure for a variety of projects at the Starlink production facility. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change and own projects from start to finish with the goal of making the SpaceX campus a world-class manufacturing facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Repair and replace defective parts in electrical fixtures

Install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic devices

Perform preventative repair and maintenance of field, plant, and shop electronic and electrical systems, devices, equipment and components

Install enhancements and major upgrades to plant electrical subsystems

Perform work from instructions using blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics

Test electrical circuits to ensure their operability

Install electrical components to architectural and code specifications

Test wiring connections with test equipment like volt/ohmmeters, and oscilloscopes

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Journeyman Electrician license or NCCER industrial license

5+ years of experience with electrical systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

7+ years of experience with electrical systems in a commercial / industrial setting

Master electrician license

Ability to identify and implement efficient paths of action to finish the assigned work

Ability to test, calibrate, diagnose, and repair various devices

Ability to use a variety of electrician’s hand tools as well as measuring and testing instruments

Demonstrable knowledge and/or understanding of codes, rules, regulations and standards of electrical equipment

Ability to read and understand technical manuals and reports

Ability to use precision measuring instruments

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed

Must be willing to train on 1st shift for initial 30 days (with potential to go up to 60 days) and work one of the following Alternating Work Schedule shifts upon completion of training:

Schedule C: 5:00 PM – 5:30 AM (Sunday – Tuesday + every other Wednesday)

Schedule D: 5:00 PM – 5:30 AM (Thursday – Saturday + every other Wednesday)

Schedule may vary depending on site operational needs and flexibility is required regarding overtime and weekend support

Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small opening and climbing hand over hand, lifting up to 25 lbs. unassisted, and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights

Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

Must be willing to work onsite, remote work not considered

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.

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