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Aerospace, Space Exploration, Telecommunications, Manufacturing

Starlink Production Associate

Bastrop, TXOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

mechanical assembly
electrical assembly
electro-mechanical assembly
prototype development
automated equipment
equipment maintenance
calibration
inventory management
quality control
safety

Nice to have

drawings
controlled documentation
layout drawings
mechanical drawings
assembly procedures
schematics

Role summary

SpaceX's Starlink is seeking Production Associates for its high-volume consumer product manufacturing facility in Bastrop, TX. This hands-on role involves operating light equipment and performing basic mechanical and electrical assembly tasks. Responsibilities include supporting prototype development, assembling user terminals, operating and troubleshooting automated equipment, maintaining inventory, and ensuring product quality and safety. The position requires attention to detail, the ability to follow instructions, and a commitment to a clean and organized workspace. Candidates should be motivated and reliable to contribute to the production of thousands of Starlink kits daily.

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.

STARLINK PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE

One of the most ambitious missions that SpaceX has undertaken to date, the Starlink satellite constellation is our solution to providing fast and reliable internet to the entire world. This facility in Bastrop, TX manufactures the high-volume consumer products that we ship directly to customers. Our customers currently include teachers in the most remote parts of the Amazon, researchers in Antarctica, digital nomads who travel via RV, emergency responders, commercial airlines, cruise lines, and residential users who live in more rural or developing areas.

This Production Associate position supports the Starlink product factory and manufacturing operation, which continues to grow as demand for Starlink increases globally. This is a hands-on position that operates light equipment and performs basic assembly tasks in an organized and efficient manner. We are looking for motivated and well-rounded workers to help ensure the productivity and reliability of our manufacturing facility, ultimately ensuring that we can produce thousands of Starlink kits every day.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the development of prototype manufacturing and test capabilities

Mechanical/electrical assembly of user terminal components, subassemblies, and final assembly according to instructions

Operate light equipment such as drills, custom build tooling, crimpers, and presses

Program, load, operate, and troubleshoot automated equipment

Execute equipment maintenance and calibration schedules

Maintain consumables inventory

Assist engineers with development builds and other tasks

Help develop and optimize production line stations and processes

Keep a clean, organized, and thoroughly maintained workspace

Ensure product quality and conformance to design requirements

Put safety as number one priority

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

2+ years of mechanical or electrical assembly experience

Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and work from drawings and controlled documentation such as: layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures/work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists

Able to proficiently use a PC, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office suite

Experience working in an electro-mechanical manufacturing company, a precision manufacturing company, or high-volume manufacturing company

Experience with electrical wiring

Electro-mechanical assembly and prototype development experience

Experience setting up and running tests and experiments

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be available to work at least one of the following shifts:

A Shift: 5 AM - 5:30 PM (Sunday through Tuesday and every other Wednesday)

B Shift: 5 AM - 5:30 PM (Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday)

C Shift: 5 PM - 5:30 AM (Sunday through Tuesday and every other Wednesday)

D Shift: 5 PM - 5:30 AM (Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday)

Able to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed. Shifts are subject to change, we have multiple shifts, including late afternoons/nights

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

Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted

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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