Avionics Technician (Falcon)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

279d • $22 - $35

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future with 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. The Avionics Technician (Falcon) position involves working with high-quality and reliable wire harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies, ensuring that all work is completed on time and to specification.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience using mechanical hand tools or following work instructions

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree
• Experience in a fast-paced production environment with flight hardware
• Experience in a high production environment with hands-on experience fabricating harnesses, electro-mechanical assemblies, or prototype development
• Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
• Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble high-quality and reliable wire harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies
• Self-monitor work progress against area benchmarks, and achieve on-time delivery of all work
• Read, interpret, and work from drawings and controlled documentation and processes
• Record work performed using the shop floor management system (ERP)
• Perform verification of flight hardware, and document results in a clear, precise, and complete manner
• Assist with the development of production processes for first-time production runs
• Assist with area efficiency improvement projects

Benefits

• Pay range: Avionics Harness Technician/Level 1: $22.00 - $24.50/hour
• Avionics Harness Technician/Level 2: $24.00 - $29.00/hour
• Avionics Harness Technician/Level 3: $27.50 - $35.00/hour
• Eligibility for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation
• Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED