Sr Maintenance Engineer Starlink
Sr Maintenance Engineer Starlink
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
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 ofenabling human life on Mars.
SR. MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (STARLINK)
The Sr. Maintenance Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support on planned and unplanned repairs modifications and upgrades of production equipment in the Starlink programs in Redmond. Sr. Maintenance Engineers are the primary technical resource for maintenance technicians and support daytoday resolution of the most challenging technical issues facing the team. Maintenance Engineers take endtoend ownership of equipment improvement projects from concept through design to final implementation. This role plays a key part in maximizing critical production equipment availability enabling Starlink to rapidly pursue its mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead maintenance technicians in troubleshooting and resolving handson technically complex equipment repairs on mechanical electrical fluid and pneumatic failures
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and action corrective measures to address equipment process and behavioral gaps on production systems
- Balance multiple projects simultaneously of varying scope and complexity in a fastpaced environment
- Solve complex openended problems with an emphasis on speed of and efficiency
- Mentor high level technicians through troubleshooting performing root cause analysis and interpreting mechanical drawings electrical schematics GD&T and P&IDs
- Lead complex machine improvement projects in collaboration with Equipment Reliability Engineering Automation Engineering and Mechanical Design Engineering to maximize production equipment availability
- Coordinate internal and 3rd party resources to scope and execute repairs overhauls and equipment upgrade projects
- Create modify and update preventative maintenance instructions to eliminate recurring failures or low value add tasks
- Interface with engineering quality production and procurement to resolve any hold factors blocking production
- Review failure modes to provide recommendations for spare parts lists min/max levels optimal spares inventory parts criticality analysis
- Provide leadership for utilization of CMMS (computerized maintenance management systems)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline
- 4 year of handson experience in an manufacturing environment (internships and project work are applicable)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 5 years of troubleshooting technical problems in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in design for manufacturability and design for assembly including experience taking products from development to highvolume production
- Demonstration of indepth specialization in a technical system
- Experience with manufacturing process development facility and line layouts process failure mode effects analysis and error proofing
- Experience with MRP ERP and CMMS systems
- Experience leading technicians through troubleshooting and performing root cause analysis
- Experience coordinating projects with contractors and third parties
- Capability to interpret mechanical drawings electrical schematics GD&T and P&IDs
- Demonstrates critical thinking and problemsolving skills
- Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills; capable of communicating summarized accomplishments in a fastpaced environment
- Detail oriented organized and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
- Experience using Microsoft Office Products Smartsheet Jira SQL and PowerBI
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Physical effort including standing lifting and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to work in outdoor environments as needed
- Must be available to work extended hours and some weekends
- Willing to travel for short trips as needed up to 10 travel
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Maintenance Engineer /Senior: $125000.00 $175000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations: jobrelated 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 longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm 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 longterm 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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to 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.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and 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 SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
