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PROPULSION TECHNICIAN (ENGINE SUBASSEMBLIES) - 2ND SHIFT 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean parts, fasteners, tools and maintain a professional and neat work area
• Grind out defects, etching and precision measuring.
• Stage, install, set-up, test and tear down engine major assemblies
• Troubleshoot and perform leak checks and proofing.
• Operate load sensing instrumentation and calibrated tooling
• Perform work according to procedures, specifications and test instructions 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate 
• 1+ years of experience working in a mechanical assembly, manufacturing, or test role    

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Completed training in the building or testing of propulsion, aviation or automotive hardware 
• 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 pressure, temperature and flow measurement devices
• 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 and meet aggressive schedules
• Able to understand readouts on standard test instrumentation 
• High pressure testing knowledge 
• Knowledge of using precision instruments, such as micrometer and calipers 
• Experience in the aerospace industry  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is a 2nd shift role working from 3:30 PM - 2:00 AM.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Able to lift a min. of 25 lbs. unassisted
• Able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
• Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces 

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.