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Electro-Mechanical Build & Test Technician (Starship Avionics)

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted Sep 14, 2026

Est. total comp~$110K–$157K

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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.

ELECTRO-MECHANICAL BUILD & TEST TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP AVIONICS)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Mechanical/electrical assembly of PCB assemblies into product chassis

Build and test small electrical sub-assemblies

Build and test optical equipment

Support conformal coat, masking, epoxy application and coating

Run functional testing on units

Harnesses routing onto avionics assemblies

Support vibe and thermal development tests

Perform HASS testing of assemblies built in the area

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

1+ years of experience using mechanical hand tools

1+ years of professional technician experience in electronics

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate degree

Conformal coat support experience utilizing NVOC, urethane, acrylic and silicone based CC

Experience maintaining and programming of PVA conformal coat system

Current or past certification for NASA-STD-8739.3, IPC-610 or equivalent

Experience preferred in fast-paced production environment with flight hardware

Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment …

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Job inventory

Required 4 items

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: 1+ year of experience

Other: Lift up to 25 lbs, Shift, weekend or overtime work

Preferred 2 items

NASA-STD-8739.3

Skills and tools: Excel

Certifications and licenses: NASA-STD-8739.3

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Crew department: Processing

Skills this kind of role usually asks for:

Thermal systems
Mass and energy balances
Process control
Materials testing
Root-cause analysis

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I can do Thermal systems on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Mass and energy balances on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Process control on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Materials testing on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Root-cause analysis on the job, or have used it in a class or project I have a project or work sample I could show an interviewer My resume is tailored to this kind of role I've practiced answering interview questions for this kind of job

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