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Production Technician, Gateways (Starlink)

SpaceX · Bastrop, TX

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Level
Technician
Team
Production
Degree
Required
Experience asked
1+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level production role at SpaceX (aerospace & defense) in Bastrop, TX. Execute startup and shutdown procedures for production equipment.

They ask for
1+ years · degree required
Tools it names
5S, Root cause

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.

Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 60 other live production postings in Texas.

Experience asked
Less than usual (1+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 85%
  • Lean 38%
  • ✓ Root cause 33%
  • ✓ 5S 21%

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Lifts up to 25 lbs

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Execute startup and shutdown procedures for production equipment
  • ◆Build and test mechanical/electrical gateway components and perform wire harnessing work
  • ◆Own mechanical/electrical subassemblies and integration of final vehicle assemblies
  • ◆Read, interpret, and follow technical documents such as manufacturing work instructions
  • ◆Run functional testing of built hardware including setup, instrumentation, test execution, and teardown
  • ◆Perform test setups as needed to support developments across several test regimes - thermal, shock, vibration
  • ◆Provide feedback on failure modes and support engineering to drive root cause of yield limiters
  • ◆Recommend improvements to manufacturing processes and work with engineers to develop, implement, and refine processes with a specific focus on reducing cost and downtime and increasing yield
  • ◆Ensure production equipment is maintained and calibrated while keeping track calibration schedules
  • ◆Responsible for some preventative maintenance activities on test equipment and data acquisition systems
  • ◆Ensure 5S standards are upheld by maintaining a clean and organized work area
  • ◆Manage schedule priorities and independently execute work to meet company deliverables

Qualifications

  • ✓High school degree or equivalency certificate
  • ✓1+ years of experience working in a hands-on technical position OR an associate degree in a STEM field

Preferred skills and experience

  • ✓3+ years of experience in electro-mechanical assembly, integration, or mechanical assembly
  • ✓Proficient in using a PC, Microsoft Windows, and the Microsoft Office suite
  • ✓Ability to read, interpret, and work from layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists
  • ✓Experience working in an electro-mechanical manufacturing, precision manufacturing, or high-volume manufacturing company
  • ✓Electro-mechanical assembly and prototype development experience
  • ✓Experience setting up and conducting tests and experiments
  • ✓IPC and/or J-STD certification

Requirements

  • ✓Willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed to support critical milestones
  • ✓Estimated shift times for 1st shift:
  • ✓6:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday-Friday
  • ✓Standing for long periods, 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 .

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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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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.

Production technician (starlink)

SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable.

We are looking for talented technicians to help with the full-scale production of Starlink Gateways. Starlink Gateways are advanced ground stations antennas that are responsible for delivering internet from the ground to satellites – they must be high-precision, low-cost, high-performance in all weather conditions (from the Arctic Circle to the desert), and ultra-reliable over long periods of time.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, enjoy solving complex problems with high-impact solutions, and love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next step in your career.

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