Propulsion Technician (COPV) - Multiple Shifts

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

288d • $22 - $38

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future with humanity exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one without. Today, SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. The Propulsion Technician (COPV) position involves assembly and testing of rocket hardware and associated sub-assemblies. This dynamic role requires flexibility to work on different systems, troubleshoot anomalies, and work autonomously while prioritizing safety and quality.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing, military, maintenance or automotive environment OR a certificate from an accredited trade school/program

Nice To Haves

• Experience staging, installing, removing and de-staging propulsion engines
• A&P license
• 2+ years of experience working on aircraft or rocket engines
• 5+ years of aerospace engines experience
• Knowledge of pressure, temperature and flow measurement devices; mechanical and electrical systems; and/or propulsion engines
• Strong mathematical, basic computer, problem solving and decision making skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet aggressive schedules
• Ability to operate and understand readouts on standard cell instrumentation: CRT screens, Daytronic vibration analyzer, and make full use of computer network systems

Responsibilities

• Clean tools, valves, regulators and maintain a professional and neat work area
• Stage, install, set-up, test and de-stage engines
• Troubleshoot engines and cell systems
• Operate test cell instrumentation and use computer network systems, as well as test units as described in the test instruction
• Accept or reject test units based on calculated test data and results
• Perform work according to procedures, specifications and test instructions

Benefits

• Pay range: Propulsion Technician/Level 1: $22.00 - $27.00/hour
• Propulsion Technician/Level 2: $25.00 - $32.50/hour
• Propulsion Technician/Level 3: $30.00 - $38.00/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