Starlink Production Technician
SpaceX · Redmond, WA
- 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 Redmond, WA. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Painting / coating
- 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
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 3+)
Typical $90k–$126k, from 10 postings that list pay.
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%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: SpaceX in Redmond
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- Sr. Business Operations Manager (Starlink Growth) · Production · Manager
Full description from SpaceXAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Build small electrical sub-assemblies and perform mechanical/electrical assembly of satellite components, sub-assemblies, and final vehicle integrations.
- ◆Assemble PCB assemblies into product chassis.
- ◆Build battery cell modules, solar modules, and solar arrays.
- ◆Perform wire harnessing, soldering, and de-soldering of through-hole and SMT components.
- ◆Support conformal coating, masking, epoxy application, and related processes.
- ◆Conduct functional testing of built hardware, including setup, instrumentation, execution, and teardown.
- ◆Operate complex automated equipment, including troubleshooting and maintenance.
- ◆Support the development of prototype test capabilities for spacecraft components and life tests.
- ◆Assist in identifying, installing, and implementing test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
- ◆Perform test setups across various regimes, including thermal, shock, thermal vacuum, and vibration.
Qualifications
- ✓High school degree or equivalency certificate
- ✓1+ years of hands on work experience
Preferred skills and experience
- ✓2+ years of hands-on experience working in an electro-mechanical manufacturing company, a precision manufacturing company, or high-volume manufacturing company
- ✓Ability to read, interpret, and work from layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists.
- ✓Able to proficiently use a PC, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office suite
- ✓Excellent communication and organizational skills
- ✓Experience with electrical wiring
- ✓Experience setting up and running tests and experiments
- ✓Associate degree
Requirements
- ✓Willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times: 1st shift: 5 AM - 3:30 PM; 2nd shift: 3:30 PM - 2 AM
- ✓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
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.
Production technician (starlink)
One of SpaceX's most ambitious missions to date, the Starlink satellite constellation, is our solution for providing reliable internet worldwide. We are seeking a skilled technician to join our team in the assembly, integration, and testing of satellite and spacecraft components. This hands-on role involves building electrical and mechanical sub-assemblies, performing functional tests, and supporting prototype development in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
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 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.
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