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Production Development Technician (optical) Hardware

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    Redmond, Washington, United States
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Production Development Technician (Optical) Assist production engineering to move hardware from development to full-rate production. Location: Redmond, Washington, United States
Compensation: $23 - 40 USD / hour
Job Tags: Hardware
About The Role The production development technician will be a hands‑on liaison with engineering, helping to carry out ideas from concept to reality. A strong background in troubleshooting, manufacturing, R&D, and qualification testing is desired. The goal of the team is support production engineering through all phases of product life‑cycles, including build and test of pre‑production, qualification, and flight hardware, as well as supporting existing production lines and managing rework of non‑conforming hardware. As a development technician, you will also be responsible for supporting engineering on planned and unplanned repairs, modifications, and upgrades of production systems. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in mechanical and electrical disciplines, hands‑on, flexible, a quick learner, works well in a fast‑paced environment, and possesses a can‑do attitude.
Responsibilities
Support production engineering during development and pre‑production phases of hardware life‑cycles, including building pre‑production, qualification, and flight hardware
Assist with transitioning product lines from engineering development to full rate production
Support production engineering in the setup and activation of production lines and development and qualification of hardware test setups
Support engineering in rework and recovery efforts on non‑conforming hardware
Support of existing production lines, including tooling fabrication, test rack builds (structure, low voltage, and network), test system maintenance, factory automation projects, and general production improvement projects
Build, repair, and rework harnessing to support mechanical and electrical assemblies as well as ground support equipment and development/qualification test assets
Assist with maintenance of HITL, continuous integration, and qualification satellite hardware
Assist with satellite and qualification hardware movements around the site
Provide targeted surge support for company critical production or qualification test efforts
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ years of experience in manufacturing, mechanical builds, equipment assembly/test OR a bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience working with engineers in development and production environments
Able to work independently and problem solve efficiently with minimal supervision
Positive attitude and able to work well on a team
Willingness to provide constructive feedback to the engineering and production teams to improve tooling designs, processes and parts
Able to stay organized with strong attention to detail
Able to read and interpret wiring schematics and assembly drawings
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Additional Requirements
Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces
Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
Must be willing to work all shifts, over time, and weekends as needed
Must be willing to travel up to 20%
Compensation and Benefits Pay Range: Level 1: $23.00 - $29.00 Level 2: $28.00 - $34.50 Level 3: $33.00 - $40.00
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 in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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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