Starlink Production Associate (Temporary) - Multiple Shifts

SpaceX
Hawthorne, CAPosted 4 March 2026

Job Description

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p><strong>STARLINK PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE (TEMPORARY)</strong></p> <p>One of the most ambitious missions that SpaceX has undertaken to date, the Starlink satellite constellation, is our solution to providing reliable internet to the entire world. We are looking for talented production associates/assemblers to help establish new manufacturing and test processes and eventually ramp to full-scale production for the user terminal (a high-volume manufactured product that consumers will have in their homes).</p> <p>The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the products that you deliver. If you seek a fast-paced, dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step.</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Support the development of prototype manufacturing and test capabilities</li> <li>Support the mechanical/electrical assembly of user terminal components, subassemblies, and final assembly according to instructions</li> <li>Operate light equipment such as drills, custom build tooling, crimpers, and presses</li> <li>Program, load, operate, and troubleshoot automated equipment</li> <li>Execute equipment maintenance and calibration schedules</li> <li>Package final products for delivery</li> <li>Maintain consumables inventory</li> <li>Assist engineers with development builds and other tasks</li> <li>Help, develop, and optimize production line stations and processes</li> <li>Keep a clean, organized, and thoroughly maintained workspace</li> <li>Ensure product quality and conformance to design requirements</li> <li>Put safety as number one priority</li> </ul> <p><strong>POSITION DETAILS:</strong></p> <p>This is a <strong><u>temporary</u> </strong>position with SpaceX, for the length of time as stated, and is subject to change with minimal notice as business needs dictate.</p> <ul> <li>LENGTH OF POSITION: 6 months </li> <li>LOCATION: Hawthorne </li> <li>SHIFT:</li> <ul> <li>1st shift: Monday - Friday 4:00 am - 2:30 pm</li> <li>2nd shift: Monday - Friday 4:00 pm - 2:30 am</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalency certificate</li> </ul> <p><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</strong></p> <ul> <li>2+ years of mechanical or electrical assembly experience</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and work from drawings, and controlled documentation such as: layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures/work instructions; schematics, engineering drawings, and parts list</li> <li>Able to proficiently use a PC, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office suite</li> <li>Excellent communication and organizational skills</li> <li>Experience working in an electro-mechanical manufacturing company, a precision manufacturing company, or high-volume manufacturing company</li> <li>Experience with electrical wiring</li> <li>Electro-mechanical assembly and prototype development experience</li> <li>Experience setting up and running tests and experiments</li> </ul> <p><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Able to work one of the following shifts:</li> <ul> <li>Monday-Friday: 4:00am – 2:30pm</li> <li>Monday-Friday: 4:00pm – 2:30am</li> </ul> <li>Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position</li> <li>Able to lift up to 50lbs. unassisted</li> </ul> <p><strong>CO ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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