BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3+ years of experience working in the aviation or aerospace industry in a technical, hands-on capacity
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with one or more of the following: launch vehicle/spacecraft integration, operations in 100,000 class or better clean rooms, test operations with gases/fluids, and/or data acquisition setup and field measurements
- Experience in written and oral communication with meticulous attention to detail and an emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and adherence to corporate policies and standards
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere
- Experience reading/understanding technical drawings, manuals, and reports
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience working in a clean room environment
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability to work with a wide range of people across multiple organizations, including mission management, customers, and vendors
- 5+ years of experience as a technician in a mechanical capacity
- Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
- Experience operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenburg
- Must be willing to travel to other launch sites or customer facilities – up to 15%
- Must be willing to work overtime to support launch and critical project timelines, flexibility required
- Ability to work at elevated heights or on ladders – up to 100 ft.
- Ability to perform the following functions: standing, lifting, pushing, and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs.)
- Willing to work in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
- Willing to work in a clean room with hair, face, and shoe covers
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Integration Technician /Level 1: $20.00 - $27.00/hour
Integration Technician /Level 2: $25.00 - $32.50/hour
Integration 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.