About this role
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.
INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN (PAYLOADS) - MULTIPLE SHIFTS
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!
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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• 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
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Able to obtain or currently hold top secret/ SCI security clearance
• 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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base
• Ability to work one of the following shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed:
• 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
• 5:00 PM - 3:30 AM, Monday - Friday
• Must be able to work while wearing air purifying and/or supplied air respirators
• Work schedule varies depending on site operational nee