BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of experience working in an aerospace, aviation, automotive, or other manufacturing environment in a technical, hands-on capacity; OR certification from an accredited trade skills program
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 2+ years of professional assembly experience in a manufacturing environment
- A&P license
- 5S knowledge and experience
- High attention to detail in order to ensure safety and accuracy of testing procedures
- Previous interaction and correspondence with support engineers
- Embodies team mentality; coachable and reliable
- Experience with mechanical and electrical systems
- Strong mathematical, basic computer, problem solving, decision making skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work independently or as part of a team, meet aggressive schedules, operate and understand readouts on standard cell instrumentation
- Ability to make full use of computer network systems
- Experience in the aerospace industry
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed
- Shift times: 1st shift (Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM), 2nd shift: (Monday - Friday, 3:30 PM - 2:00 AM), & Weekend shift: (Thursday - Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
- Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted
- Must be able to stand for extended periods - 8 hours min.
- Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, maneuver in tight spaces
COMPENSATION AND 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
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. 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.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- 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.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.