Entry Level Production Technician

About the Role

The Starlink Aviation team builds mobility systems that connect aircraft to the Starlink constellation and support the in-flight customer experience. As an Entry Level Production Technician, you will assemble, integrate, test, and repair Starlink enterprise and aviation hardware to documented procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, activate, and integrate mechanical and electrical hardware for Starlink aviation development units and certification or production test builds, using documented work instructions.
• Install and repair Starlink enterprise and aviation products to FAA, quality, and workmanship requirements.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues in real time and report findings to engineering or quality.
• Run vibration, shock, thermal, RF, load, and related tests per procedure; collect and report data used for FAA certification.
• Maintain product quality and build hardware to specification.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ year of experience in a production, maintenance, or lab environment using hand tools (e.g., screwdriver, ratchet, Allen keys, torque wrench, pliers, multimeter).
• 1+ year of experience performing electrical or mechanical installations and/or assembly.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 1+ year of experience fixing, installing, or building aircraft hardware.
• Hands-on experience fabricating harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Experience building or supporting printed circuit board assemblies and test stations.
• Experience with a multimeter; exposure to an oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, or network analyzer is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and a habit of documenting and correcting nonconformances.
• Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) or Certified Aircraft Electronics Technician (CAET) certification.

Additional Requirements

• Willing to work overtime and occasional weekends.
• Shift assignment is either 1st shift (6:00 AM–4:00 PM) or 2nd shift (4:00 PM–2:00 AM).
• Physical requirements may include standing for long periods, climbing ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lb unassisted.

Compensation

• Level 1: $23.00–$29.00 per hour
• Level 2: $28.00–$34.50 per hour

ITAR Requirements

• Applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (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.