Propulsion Technician (Starship) - 2nd Shift
Responsibilities
- Deliver state-of-the-art, high-quality components for Starship and Super Heavy.
- Utilize your laser welding skills with our automated laser welding machine, and be part of the mechanical assembly and pressure testing process.
- Collaborate with engineering and leadership to achieve SpaceX’s component delivery rate in a reliable manner.
- Maintain a safe, professional, and neat work area.
- Recommend changes to tooling, equipment, training, processes, and personal protective equipment to eliminate safety hazards.
- Set the standard for a rigorous and efficient technician team by operating with high efficiency and utilization across a broad mix of products.
- Perform work according to procedures, specifications and test instructions, and communicate daily work completion to report to peers/leadership.
- Troubleshoot failure modes and work directly with engineering to solve technical problems.
- Provide recommendations to design/instructions/process to improve reliability, manufacturability, or rate of components.
- Grow your skillset (seal installation, assembly, laser welding, pneumatic pressure testing, etc.) and expertise across products while training peers in a fast-growing environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- 1+ years of experience working in a fabrication, manufacturing/assembly, or testing role.
- Experience in weld preparation.
- Trained in assembly or testing of propulsion, aviation or automotive hardware.
- A&P license.
- Leverage of lean manufacturing (5S) knowledge and experience.
- A high attention to detail in order to ensure safety and accuracy of testing procedures.
- Experience with pressure/temperature/flow measurement devices and mechanical/pneumatic systems.
- 3+ years of aerospace component testing experience.
- Strong mathematical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Basic computer experience.
- Experience effectively communicating (verbal and written) with engineering and production teams at all levels of the business.
- Experience working autonomously or as part of a team to achieve inspiring production goals.
- High pressure testing knowledge.
Qualifications
- Must be able to work 2nd shift hours (3pm-1am), overtime, and weekends as needed.
- Able to lift at least 30 lbs. unassisted.
Pay & Benefits
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, 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.
Additional 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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com.