Reliability Technician (Starlink Aviation)

As Reliability Technician on the Starlink Aviation team, you'll execute on testing, root cause following playbooks, and returns processing for the Starlink Aviation program. You'll play a key role in delivering the test and root cause outcomes to enable a reliable product for the customer.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute thermal, humidity, salt fog, vibration, pressure testing.
• Execute on processing returns from fleet failures to identify the root cause.
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies to continuously improve the lab and returns operations.
• Partner with hardware reliability engineering to root cause novel failures.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical hardware root cause.
• Experience troubleshooting electronics hardware and/or RF communication systems.
• Experience operating standard test equipment (thermal, salt fog, humidity chambers, vibration tables, pressure fixtures).
• Self-starter attitude, energy, and the ability to communicate effectively across business and technical discipline.
• Experience in a fast-paced, iterative design environment within the consumer electronics, mobile handset, medical devices, aerospace, marine or automotive industries.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and offsite as needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Reliability Technician/Level 1: $22.00 - $26.50/hour.
Reliability Technician/Level 2: $25.50 - $31.00/hour.
Reliability Technician/Level 3: $29.50 - $37.00/hour.

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, stock options, 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 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. Non-exempt Washington employees are eligible for sick leave in accordance with Washington's Sick Leave policies. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.