Integration Technician (Payloads) - Night Shift

SpaceX•Vandenberg Village, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Join a highly skilled team of technicians to integrate and launch thousands of SpaceX’s Starlink satellites. You will help bring fast and reliable internet to the entire world! 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of hands on experience in assembly, test, maintenance, repair and/or installation, OR a certificate from an accredited trade skills program
Ability to obtain or currently hold top secret/ SCI security clearance
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base
Ability to work night shift, overtime, and weekends as needed
Must be able to work while wearing air purifying and/or supplied air respirators
Work schedule varies depending on site operational needs, and flexibility is required
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Must be able to work at elevated heights (up to 300 feet), including the use of ladders
Must be willing to operate heavy machinery
Must be able to work in confined spaces
Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, ice
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
Willing to travel to other SpaceX sites as needed
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.

Nice To Haves

Airframe & Powerplant License
Associate degree in aerospace technology or equivalent area of study
Strong written and oral communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to take project goals, inputs, and work toward the end-goal beyond individual task assignment
Experience populating and repairing connectors ranging from D-SUB, BNC, TNC, N-TYPE SMA 8P8C
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Experience working in a clean room and ESD sensitive environment
Knowledge of pressure, temperature, and flow measurement devices
Experience maintaining a propulsion test stand in the aerospace industry
Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
Military aviation experience as a propulsion or airframe technician
Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity
Experience with forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment
Familiarity with calibrated measurement devices including load cells, multi-meters, calipers, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and micrometers

Responsibilities

Provide daily support to the payload integration technician team working on Starlink integration and customer payload integration
Navigate through hardware receiving, checkouts, processing of SpaceX fairing flight hardware and ground support equipment, integration of Starlink satellites, and integration of commercial/government spacecraft
Work with a team of engineers and technicians to ensure systems and mechanical equipment is built safely and reliably to support the successful launch of high value satellites and critical government assets to orbit or beyond

Benefits

long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
potential discretionary bonuses
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
short and long-term disability insurance
life insurance
paid parental leave
various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year