Lead Technician, Dopey (Starlink) - 2nd shift
Core
Lead a satellite production team to achieve daily production targets involving mechanical and electrical integration, assembly, and testing of Starlink satellite components.
Role type
Lead Technician (Electro-mechanical Assembly & Integration)
Builds
Starlink satellite components, subassemblies, and final vehicle assemblies
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Satellite production
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical integration, electrical assembly, soldering (through-hole and SMT), wire harnessing, PCB assembly, battery cell module build-up, solar array assembly, functional testing setup and execution, automated equipment operation and maintenance, reading engineering drawings and schematics, test equipment calibration and maintenance
Preferred skills
electro-mechanical assembly experience, IPC or J-STD certification, Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license, experience in high-volume or precision manufacturing, prototype development, thermal/vibration/vacuum test setup
Technologies
Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office suite, automated test equipment, data acquisition systems
Responsibilities
Lead satellite production team to achieve daily production targets, assist with development of production processes, build small electrical sub-assemblies, perform mechanical/electrical assembly of satellite components and PCBs, build-up battery cell modules and solar arrays, wire harnessing, solder and de-solder components, run functional testing of built hardware, operate and maintain complex automated equipment, support prototype test capabilities, manage schedule priorities and execute work to meet deliverables
Seniority
Lead, hands-on IC with team leadership