Assembly Technician (Starship)
About The Position
The Components team develops spacecraft and launch vehicle components. Technicians serve as hardware build and test experts for compensator designs integrated into Starship and Super Heavy Booster propulsion systems. The role includes laser welding components with an automated laser welding machine, mechanical assembly, and pressure testing large components in a fast-paced environment. Technicians are responsible for maintaining high build quality, ensuring tests are conducted correctly, and interfacing directly with engineers on the floor. They must understand component functionality well enough to help troubleshoot and recognize potential hazards or issues before they occur. They also help update work instructions and processes to reduce future issues and improve personnel safety.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- At least 1 year of experience in a fabrication, manufacturing/assembly, or testing role.
- Must be able to work first-shift hours (5:00 AM–3:30 PM), overtime, and weekends as needed.
- Able to lift at least 30 lbs. unassisted.
- Must meet applicable U.S. government export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required authorizations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in weld preparation.
- Training in assembly or testing of propulsion, aviation, or automotive hardware.
- A&P license.
- Knowledge of and experience with lean manufacturing (5S).
- High attention to detail to ensure safety and accuracy of testing procedures.
- Experience with pressure, temperature, or flow measurement devices and mechanical or pneumatic systems.
- At least 3 years of aerospace component testing experience.
- Strong mathematical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Basic computer experience.
- Experience communicating effectively, verbally and in writing, with engineering and production teams at all levels.
- Experience working autonomously or as part of a team to achieve production goals.
- Knowledge of high-pressure testing.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality components for Starship and Super Heavy through laser welding, mechanical assembly, and pressure testing.
- Collaborate with engineering and leadership to meet component delivery goals reliably.
- Maintain a safe, professional, and orderly work area; recommend changes to tooling, equipment, training, processes, and personal protective equipment to eliminate safety hazards.
- Operate efficiently across a broad mix of products and perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions; communicate daily work completion to peers and leadership.
- Troubleshoot failure modes and work with engineering to solve technical problems; recommend design, instruction, or process improvements that increase reliability, manufacturability, or production rate.
- Develop skills and expertise across products, including seal installation, assembly, laser welding, and pneumatic pressure testing, while training peers.
Benefits
- Potential long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
- Potential discretionary bonuses.
- Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Medical coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Various other discounts and perks.
- May accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
- Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
