Lead Integration Technician, Mission Management
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. The Mission Management team is looking for a highly motivated lead technician to support customer payload processing at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The Mission Management Lead Integration Technician joins a small, close-knit team where individuals make a visible impact on every customer launch campaign. This role offers the chance to grow as a leader while helping push the boundaries of what SpaceX can deliver for its customers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- 5+ years of experience working in an aerospace, aviation, automotive, or other manufacturing environment in a technical, hands-on capacity or assembly role.
Nice To Haves
- 1+ years of experience in a leadership capacity.
- Hands-on experience with payload operations, flight hardware processing, or launch support in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
- Proven leadership and mentoring experience, guiding small teams through complex operations.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, particularly under time-critical conditions.
- Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with engineering, mission management, and customer teams.
- Experience managing customer-facing operations with professionalism and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks across a fast-moving launch campaign.
- Familiarity with aerospace procedures, safety protocols, and quality standards in high-stakes environments.
- Passion for space and innovation, with a willingness to take ownership and go beyond assigned tasks.
- Experience working in a clean room environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance.
- Experience operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity.
Responsibilities
- Lead technicians through execution of customer launch campaigns, driving payload readiness from arrival through launch.
- Own daily tasking, campaign priorities, and schedule execution to ensure hardware and ground systems are ready to support mission milestones.
- Serve as the technical lead for payload processing and troubleshooting, coordinating closely with mission. management, engineering, and customer teams to resolve issues quickly.
- Set the standard for safe, disciplined execution while developing technicians and improving team capability.
- Maintain ground support equipment (GSE) and ensure all systems are mission-ready for campaign operations.
- Ensure the highest level of quality to support the successful launch of a world-class launch vehicle.
- Lead the team in maintaining professional conduct and customer-focused operations and interactions through the launch campaign.
Benefits
- You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, 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.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
