Engineering Technician (Starlink/Akoustis)

SpaceX

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  Canandaigua, New York
  
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PERMANENT

Updated 09/01/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

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.

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

(STARLINK/AKOUSTIS)&

Akoustis is now& operating& as a wholly owned subsidiary of SpaceX providing industry leading RF filters using patented XBAW technology to help drive the mission of making human life multi-planetary, while also connecting the world through Starlink. Our work& helps& further the impact that Starlink is already making& for& millions of& users around the world, while allowing us to broaden that reach dramatically and continue connecting the unconnected here on earth.&

As an& Akoustis Engineering Technician, you will take& individual& ownership& or a supporting role& of production processes& and equipment& at& the& state-of-the-art& RF filter& manufacturing facility in Canandaigua, NY,& where we continually strive& for the highest levels of& quality& with a focus on cost controls and production throughput.& The& job requires& you& to work& independently but& involves& frequent interaction with& Akoustis Engineers and& Operations& in a dynamic& and fast-paced& environment, where& you are challenged& with& sustaining multiple processes& in a high-mix& environment,& troubleshooting& problems& with equipment,& running designed experiments& for& process improvements& and developing& new processes,& new product& introductions& to the production line,& and new equipment qualifications.&

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Write and& maintain& standard operating procedures (SOPs) and& demonstrate& the ability to train Production Operators and Technicians on SOPs&

Assume& primary& ownership& of& area processes and& equipment&

Obtain qualifications to& operate& area equipment&

Monitor SPC control charts& for processes and equipment and& be able to follow corrective actions& when violations occur&

Support new product introductions& and sustain existing products and processes&

Create and& optimize& process and metrology recipes&

Identify,& contain,& troubleshoot& and partition& quality problems associated with the area's toolset&

Drive& continuous& process improvements& projects& to& enhance yield, reduce cycle time, and lower manufacturing costs& &

Participate in cross functional teams&

Support Engineering and Maintenance& by running experiments& and summarizing& results&

Define and execute& design of experiments& to understand process capabilities&

Document results and present& results to technical staff&

Collaborate with quality and suppliers on quality issues&

BASIC

QUALIFICATIONS

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High school diploma or equivalent AND 4+ years of experience working as a production or engineering technician in the semiconductor, electronics, or manufacturing industry ; OR associate's degree or greater in a STEM discipline AND 1+ years of experience working as a production or engineering technician in the semiconductor, electronics, or manufacturing industry

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

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Associate's& degree,& or greater& in& a STEM field and& 8+ years of experience working as an& engineering& technician in& the& semiconductor/electronics manufacturing industry&

Strong written, verbal, and organizational communication skills&

Proficiency& in Microsoft Office Suite and& JMP statistical& software&

Solid understanding of SPC,& DOE, and 8D problem solving&

Hands-on experience operating semiconductor manufacturing equipment&

Experience& handling silicon wafers& and& the& safe handling of& chemicals.&

Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing environments involving frequent product changeovers&

Experience& participating& in ISO quality audits&

ADDITIONAL

REQUIREMENTS

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Work& a large percentage& of the day in a Cleanroom with strict adherence to Class 100 level gowning protocols.& &

Work in an environment requiring strict adherence to workplace safety rules, where& additional& PPE is required in certain circumstances.& &

Due to the nature of production line bring-up, the work schedule for this position will evolve over time:& &

You will start with normal working hours (likely for& the& remainder& of 2026)& &

Day Shift:

8 AM

• 5 PM (Monday
• Friday)& & &
  You will transition to ONE of the shifts below (likely starting& in 2027, start/end times subject to change)& &
  

A-Shift:

6:00 AM

• 6:00 PM (Sunday
• Tuesday and every other Wednesday)& &
  

B-Shift:

6:00 AM

• 6:00 PM (Thursday
• Saturday and every other Wednesday)& &
  

C-Shift:

6:00 PM

• 6:00 AM (Sunday
• Tuesday and every other Wednesday)
• eligible for 15 shift differential& &
  

D-Shift:

6:00 PM

• 6:00 AM (Thursday
• Saturday and every other Wednesday)
• eligible for 15 shift differential&
  COMPENSATION

AND BENEFITS

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Pay range: & & &

Akoustis Engineering Technician:

$22.00

• $43.

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.&

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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 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. Employees& accrue& paid sick leave& pursuant to& Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.&

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 SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to& EEOCompliancespacex.com.&

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