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Launch Pad Operations Specialist

2 months ago

Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, United States SpaceX Full time
Launch Operator Specialist

At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a Launch Operator Specialist, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the success of our launch operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead ground controller during launch pad preparations, overseeing fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems.
  • Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve issues with launch pad components, ensuring suitability for launch.
  • Develop and maintain high-quality training plans for launch operations, control systems, and automation.
  • Ensure pad operations are on schedule, with all testing and verifications completed, and outstanding issues resolved.
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • 3+ years of professional experience in building, operating, or testing high-pressure systems.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience in a hands-on role within a launch pad environment.
  • 1+ years of experience working on a launch pad, with familiarity with support systems, including high-pressure gas, cryogenics, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
  • Computer literacy, with an understanding of the Microsoft suite, automation tools, and ERP administration.
  • Demonstrated history of strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to read and understand technical manuals and reports.
  • Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics.
  • Intuitive understanding of instrumentation and control components.
Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg.
  • Ability to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.
  • Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required.
  • Ability to work at elevated heights.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
  • Occasionally exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments.
Compensation and Benefits:

Pay range: $41.75/hour (Launch Pad Specialist/Level 1), $47.25/hour (Launch Pad Specialist/Level 2), $52.75/hour (Launch Pad Specialist/Level 3). Base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis, considering job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Eligible for long-term incentives, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

ITAR requirements: applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer, governed by merit, competence, and qualifications, and will not be influenced 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.