Production Technician (Starlink/Akoustis)
SpaceX · Bastrop, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at SpaceX (aerospace & defense) in Bastrop, TX. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- SPC
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 54 live postings that list pay, out of 963 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 76 other live production postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- Typical (4+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 87%
- Lean 38%
- Root cause 26%
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This plant: SpaceX in Bastrop
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Responsibilities
- ◆Conform to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and demonstrate the ability to train Production Operators on SOPs
- ◆Input data and monitor SPC control charts for processes and equipment and be able to follow corrective actions when violations occur
- ◆Obtain
qualifications
to operate area equipment
- ✓Ensure safety and quality protocols are followed
- ✓Multitask and cross train across multiple tool set
- ✓Support new product introductions, existing products, and processes
- ✓Identify and contain quality problems associated with the area’s toolset
- ✓Support continuous process improvements projects to enhance yield, reduce cycle time, and lower manufacturing costs
- ✓Support engineering and maintenance teams by running experiments
- ✓Document results and summarize data
Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent AND 4+ years of experience working as a production or engineering technician in the semiconductor, electronics, or manufacturing industry
- ✓OR associate’s degree or greater in a STEM discipline AND 1+ years of experience working as a production or engineering technician in the semiconductor, electronics, or manufacturing industry
Preferred skills and experience
- ✓4+ years of experience working as a production technician in the semiconductor/electronics manufacturing industry
- ✓Strong written, verbal, and organizational communication skills
- ✓Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and JMP statistical software
- ✓Hands-on experience operating semiconductor manufacturing equipment
- ✓Experience handling silicon wafers and the safe handling of chemicals
- ✓Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing environments involving frequent product changeovers
- ✓Experience participating in ISO quality audits
Requirements
- ✓Work a large percentage of the day in a Cleanroom with strict adherence to Class 100 level gowning protocols.
- ✓Work in an environment requiring strict adherence to workplace safety rules, where additional PPE is required in certain circumstances.
- ✓Due to the nature of production line bring-up, the work schedule for this position will evolve over time:
- ✓You will start with normal working hours
- ✓Day Shift: 8 AM - 5 PM (Monday - Friday)
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 .
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/akoustis)
Akoustis is now operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of SpaceX providing industry leading RF filters using patented XBAW technology to help drive the mission of making human life multi-planetary, while also connecting the world through Starlink. Our work helps further the impact that Starlink is already making on millions of users around the world, while allowing us to broaden that reach dramatically and continue connecting the unconnected here on earth.
As an Akoustis Production Technician, you will support production processes and equipment at the state-of-the-art RF filter manufacturing facility in Bastrop, TX, where we continually strive for the highest levels of quality with a focus on cost controls and production throughput. The job requires you to work independently but involves frequent interaction with Akoustis Engineers and Operations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where you are challenged with running multiple processes in a high-mix environment, identifying problems with equipment, and supporting experiments for process improvements and new process development for new product introductions and new equipment qualifications.