Propulsion Technician (Starship) - 2nd Shift

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Propulsion Components team develops the most advanced spacecraft and launch vehicle components in the world. Our technicians serve as hardware build and test experts for a variety of compensator designs that are integrated into both Starship and Super Heavy Booster propulsion systems. This position will include laser welding components, mechanical assembly, and pressure testing large components in a fast paced environment. As a technician, you will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of build quality, ensuring tests are being run correctly, and interfacing directly with engineers on the floor. Technicians in this role will be capable of understanding component functionality to be able to assist in troubleshooting or recognizing potential hazards/issues before they occur and helping to update work instructions/processes to reduce future issues and increase personnel safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
1+ years of experience working in a fabrication, manufacturing/assembly, or testing role.

Nice To Haves

Experience in weld preparation.
Trained in assembly or testing of propulsion, aviation or automotive hardware.
A&P license.
Lean manufacturing (5S) knowledge and experience.
High attention to detail in order to ensure safety and accuracy of testing procedures.
Experience with pressure/temperature/flow measurement devices and mechanical/pneumatic systems.
3+ years of aerospace component testing experience.
Strong mathematical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Basic computer experience.
Experience effectively communicating (verbal and written) with engineering and production teams at all levels of the business.
Experience working autonomously or as part of a team to achieve inspiring production goals.
High pressure testing knowledge.

Responsibilities

Deliver state-of-the-art, high-quality components for Starship and Super Heavy.
Utilize your laser welding skills with our automated laser welding machine, and be part of the mechanical assembly and pressure testing process.
Collaborate with engineering and leadership to achieve SpaceX’s component delivery rate in a reliable manner.
Maintain a safe, professional, and neat work area.
Recommend changes to tooling, equipment, training, processes, and personal protective equipment to eliminate safety hazards.
Set the standard for a rigorous and efficient technician team by operating with high efficiency and utilization across a broad mix of products.
Perform work according to procedures, specifications and test instructions, and communicate daily work completion to report to peers/leadership.
Troubleshoot failure modes and work directly with engineering to solve technical problems.
Provide recommendations to design/instructions/process to improve reliability, manufacturability, or rate of components.
Grow your skillset (seal installation, assembly, laser welding, pneumatic pressure testing, etc.) and expertise across products while training peers in a fast-growing environment.

Benefits

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
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan