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INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN, SPACECRAFT INTEGRATION (FAIRINGS & PAYLOADS)

Join a highly skilled team of technicians to integrate and launch thousands of SpaceX’s Starlink satellites – bringing fast and reliable internet to the entire world.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide daily support to the fairing, payload and Starlink integration technician team
• Work with a team of technicians and engineers to ensure systems and mechanical equipment are built with the highest level of quality to support the successful launch of our multi-million dollar satellites to orbit or beyond
• Execute hands-on operations with both large as well as small, fragile assemblies
• Install spacecraft hardware in a highly detailed and quality manner which includes:
  • Removal, repair and installation of harnessing
  • Removal, repair and installation of thermal protective fairing skin
  • Removal and installation of avionics boxes
  • Removal and installation of propulsion fluid systems
• 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
• Execute procedures for the checkout of SpaceX flight hardware and ground support equipment
• Maintain and install fluid system components from a schematic or drawing including parachutes, pistons, ball and check valves, pressure regulators and gauges, etc.
• Provide support as needed to the following efforts: operations in 100,000 class or better clean rooms; Starlink satellite integration, fairing refurbishment and reuse, new production fairing processing and customer payload integration

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of professional experience working in the aviation or aerospace industry in a technical, hands-on capacity

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Aircraft & Powerplant (A&P) certification//license
• Associate degree in aerospace technology or equivalent area of study
• Military aviation experience as a propulsion or airframe technician
• Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
• Proficiency in or hands-on experience with one or more of the following: launch vehicle or spacecraft integration; operations in 100,000 class or better clean rooms; test operations with gases/fluids; data acquisition setup and field measurements
• Strong written and oral communication skills, a meticulous attention to detail, an emphasis on safety, cleanliness, adherence to corporate policies and standards, a great attitude, and the ability to work with a team
• Ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, manuals and reports
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
• Experience working in a clean room environment
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Prior government clearance (secret, TS or TS/SCI)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance
• Must be willing to travel (approximately 15%) to other launch sites or customer facilities as necessary
• Must be willing to work 50+ hours a week (overtime) when necessary to support launch and critical project timelines, flexibility required
• Physical effort including standing, lifting, pushing, and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 35 lbs.)
• Typically exposed to work in clean room with hair, face, and shoe covers
• Work occasionally performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or 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.