Avionics Specialist (Harness Manufacturing)

AVIONICS SPECIALIST (HARNESS MANUFACTURING)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read, interpret, and work from assembly and operating procedures, schematic diagrams, bills of materials, mechanical drawings, and alternate parts lists to fabricate and assemble high-quality wire harnesses
• Respond to production-related non-conformances (deviation and non-deviation), drive root cause analysis, and disposition according to manufacturing policies while ensuring design integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines
• Update designs and processes when necessary, in response to manufacturing issues, parts obsolescence, system requirement changes, and technician feedback
• Review drawings and technical data packages for manufacturability and provide constructive feedback to design engineering teams
• Create and review test code for high-voltage acceptance testing
• Identify and drive lean projects to improve the manufacturing process to eliminate waste, reduce costs, improve yields, and optimize product flow through the factory
• Design and 3D print custom fixtures and tooling to support production

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience working in an electronic assembly and/or test production environment; OR a bachelor's degree in an engineering field

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering
• Demonstrated professional experience providing engineering and manufacturing support for the production of highly complex electronic products
• Experience designing tooling in a manufacturing environment
• Capable of solving complex manufacturing problems with little to no supervision
• Experience modeling with 3D CAD software such as NX/Unigraphics, Catia, SolidWorks
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and 5S techniques to the production floor
• IPC and/or J-STD certification
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to travel up to 10%
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as required
  • 1st shift: 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • 2nd shift 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to distinguish colors

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:         
Avionics Specialist/Level 1: $30.00 - $38.00/hour              
Avionics Specialist/Level 2: $34.00 - $43.00/hour              
Avionics Specialist/Level 3: $38.00 - $48.00/hour                                   

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related 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 long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term 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 long-term 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.