Launch Pad Technician (Falcon) - Multiple Shifts

SpaceX • Cape Canaveral, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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 pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Ability to work one of the following shifts consisting of 4 days and 12-hour shifts: Day shift: 6:00am - 6:30pm Thursday - Sunday, Friday - Monday, Saturday - Tuesday Night Shift: 6:00pm - 6:30am Thursday - Sunday, Friday - Monday, Saturday - Tuesday
• Ability to work at elevated heights
• Flexibility in work schedule, supporting all shifts/overtime, as necessary, to support business needs
• Candidate must be willing to work various shift schedules and overtime
• Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (up to 30 lbs)
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Work occasionally performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in aerospace technology or equivalent area of study
• 1+ years of experience working with high pressure pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems
• Previous professional experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
• Previous professional experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex fluid and mechanical systems
• Ability to read, understand and follow detailed schematics, drawings, and instructions
• Ability to utilize precision measuring instruments
• Knowledge of different fittings such as natural pipe thread (NPT)
• Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

Responsibilities

• Perform daily scheduled preventative maintenance or repairs of launch critical systems and components
• Provide feedback to leadership and engineering about launch pad systems and components
• Troubleshoot issues found during maintenance inspections of fluid and mechanical systems
• Follow standard practices and procedures needed to perform daily tasks
• Operate heavy machinery, including forklifts and aerial platforms
• Work with a team of technicians to ensure every system is maintained with the highest level of quality to support a 100% successful launch of a multi-million dollar launch vehicle
• Assist other technicians during launches with vehicle roll-out, launch procedures, and post-launch securing
• Assist fluids technicians during post-launch pad refurbishments and modifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees