SpaceX Launch Operations Technician

4 weeks ago


Brownsville, Texas, United States SpaceX Full time
Job Title: SpaceX Launch Operations Technician

Join SpaceX as a Launch Operations Technician and be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of space exploration. As a key member of our launch operations team, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the safe and successful launch of our Starship spacecraft.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Integrate secondary structure, avionics, and stage propulsion components and systems into the vehicle's primary structure
  • Perform avionics and mechanical integration, as well as pneumatic and avionics checkout activities
  • Collaborate with production engineers to develop and document integration processes
  • Ensure all production services are performed on time, safely, and in a professional manner

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of professional propulsion, mechanical, automotive, electrical, or avionics hardware installation experience

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant license
  • Experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military, or other high-reliability operating environment
  • Knowledge of pressure, temperature, and flow measurement devices, mechanical and electrical systems, and propulsion engines

Additional Requirements:

  • The ability to lift heavy objects is required in this position (up to 25lbs unassisted)
  • The ability to travel for short and extended trips as needed (up to 30% travel)

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay range: $20.00/hour (Launch Operations Technician / Level 1), $25.00/hour (Launch Operations Technician / Level 2), $30.00/hour (Launch Operations Technician / Level 3)

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.

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.

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.


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