
Entry Level Production Technician (Starlink Aviation)
SpaceX · Woodinville, WA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 6 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at SpaceX (aerospace & defense) in Woodinville, WA. Assemble, activate, and integrate mechanical and electrical hardware for Starlink aviation development units and certification or production test builds, using documented work instructions.
- They ask for
- 1+ years
- 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%
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Responsibilities
- ◆Assemble, activate, and integrate mechanical and electrical hardware for Starlink aviation development units and certification or production test builds, using documented work instructions.
- ◆Install and repair Starlink enterprise and aviation products to FAA, quality, and workmanship requirements.
- ◆Troubleshoot hardware issues in real time and report findings to engineering or quality so repeat problems get fixed.
- ◆Run vibration, shock, thermal, RF, load, and related tests per procedure; collect and report data used for FAA certification.
- ◆Maintain product quality and build hardware to specification.
Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- ✓1+ year of experience in a production, maintenance, or lab environment using hand tools (for example: screwdriver, ratchet, Allen keys, torque wrench, pliers, multimeter).
- ✓1+ year of experience performing electrical or mechanical installations and/or assembly.
Level 1 is the entry band for candidates who meet the basic qualifications. Level 2 is for candidates who also meet most of the preferred skills, especially aircraft hardware or harness experience.
Preferred skills and experience
- ✓1+ year of experience fixing, installing, or building aircraft hardware.
- ✓Hands-on experience fabricating harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies.
- ✓Experience building or supporting printed circuit board assemblies and test stations.
- ✓Experience with a multimeter; exposure to an oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, or network analyzer is a plus.
- ✓Excellent attention to detail and a habit of documenting and correcting nonconformances so they do not repeat.
- ✓Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) or Certified Aircraft Electronics Technician (CAET) certification.
Requirements
- ✓Willing to work overtime and occasional weekends as needed.
- ✓Shift assignment is either 1st shift (6:00 AM–4:00 PM) or 2nd shift (4:00 PM–2:00 AM). The posted requisition will state which shift is being hired.
- ✓Standing for long periods, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required.
- ✓Must be able to lift up to 25 lb unassisted.
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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Entry level production technician (starlink aviation)
As a Starlink Aviation Production Technician, you will assemble, integrate, test, and repair Starlink enterprise and aviation hardware to documented procedures. The Starlink Aviation team builds mobility systems that connect aircraft to the Starlink constellation and support the in-flight customer experience.
