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SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Maintenance Engineer to support Starlink production in Redmond by troubleshooting complex equipment failures, owning equipment improvement projects from concept through implementation, and maximizing production equipment availability. The role serves as the primary technical resource for maintenance technicians and collaborates closely with reliability, automation, and mechanical design teams to drive rapid, robust solutions.

Skills

  • Hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and fluid systems
  • Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, GD&T and P&IDs
  • Experience with CMMS, MRP/ERP systems and spare parts planning
  • Project coordination with internal teams and external contractors
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, SQL and PowerBI preferred
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to work extended hours, weekends as needed and travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

  • Lead technicians in troubleshooting and resolving complex mechanical, electrical, fluid, and pneumatic equipment failures
  • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions for equipment, process, and behavioral gaps
  • Own end-to-end equipment improvement projects from design through implementation
  • Mentor technicians on troubleshooting, interpreting mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, GD&T and P&IDs
  • Coordinate internal teams and third-party contractors to scope and execute repairs, overhauls, and upgrades
  • Create and update preventative maintenance instructions to reduce recurring failures
  • Interface with engineering, quality, production and procurement to remove production holds
  • Analyze failure modes and recommend spare parts lists, min/max levels and parts criticality
  • Lead and promote effective use of CMMS for maintenance tracking and planning

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment (internships and project work applicable)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Potential long-term incentives (stock/options/awards) and discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) eligibility
  • Paid parental leave
  • Approximately 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick time per Washington State law
  • Company shuttle service from select Seattle locations
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SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is an aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company aiming to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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