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Starlink Production Technician - Machining

SpaceX · Woodinville, WA

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

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A technician-level production role at SpaceX (aerospace & defense) in Woodinville, WA. You will support the manufacturing, development, and continuous improvement of key technologies consisting of micron and sub-micron-level tolerance parts and assemblies at production volumes.

They ask for
1+ years
Tools it names
Machining
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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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 23 other live production postings in Washington.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $90k–$126k, from 10 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (1+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 63%
  • Lean 38%
  • 5S 29%
  • Root cause 25%
  • EHS / safety 21%
  • Painting / coating 21%

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Stands out: this posting asks for Machining, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 1+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Off-shift / weekend coverageLifts up to 25 lbs

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Follow defined work instructions, process controls, and maintain a safe work environment
  • ◆Maintain maximum work center uptime by identifying and reporting off-nominal issues (e.g., alarms, out-of-tolerance conditions) and actively maintaining best practices
  • ◆Perform cleaning, testing, assembly, inspection, and related support tasks on precision parts and assemblies
  • ◆Use metrology equipment including CMMs, optical microscopes, and other precision instruments
  • ◆Perform data entry, work tracking, and effective communication with team members and leadership
  • ◆Actively seek out and provide feedback on process improvements and efficiency opportunities to engineering/leadership
  • ◆Keep a clean and safe work environment following company guidelines

Qualifications

  • ✓High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • ✓1+ years of professional work experience using precision tools (torque tools, precision metrology instruments, precision testing equipment)

Preferred skills and experience

  • ✓Experience working under a quality system with defined

requirements

  • ✓Experience with micron or sub-micron tolerance parts and how to handle/inspect them
  • ✓Experience in an electro-mechanical manufacturing company, a precision manufacturing company, or high-volume manufacturing company
  • ✓Experience operating CMM or other metrology equipment
  • ✓Experience with data entry and work tracking systems
  • ✓Exposure to precision machining or diamond turning environments

Requirements

  • ✓Must be willing to work 1st or 2nd shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times: 1st shift (6:00AM – 4:30PM), 2nd shift (4:00PM to 2:30AM)
  • ✓Must be available to work 10-hour shifts
  • ✓Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
  • ✓Ability to stand for extended periods — 8 hours min
  • ✓Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
  • ✓Ability to work in an environment with repetitive movement, bending or twisting, using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls, exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting

requirements

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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 .

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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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 technician - machining

As a Starlink Production Technician on the Ultra Precision Machining team, you will support the manufacturing, development, and continuous improvement of key technologies consisting of micron and sub-micron-level tolerance parts and assemblies at production volumes. This role focuses on non-machine-operating activities such as cleaning, testing, assembly, metrology, inspection, and related support tasks. This is a unique and challenging opportunity to use world-class equipment, learn precision manufacturing techniques, and work with some of the best and brightest in their fields. The scope of this team is to produce parts that other companies cannot and to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible to manufacture.

Pay Range

Level 1: $22.00 - $26.50

Level 2: $25.50 - $31.00

Level 3: $29.50 - $37.00

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 accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use

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