Integration Technician

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN (F9 BOOSTER & FAIRINGS) - MULTIPLE SHIFTS

The Falcon Recovery team is looking for motivated technicians to support Booster processing at the Port of Long Beach. This team receives, processes, and hands over Falcon 9 First Stage Boosters from the Recovery team to the Vandenberg Refurb team. In this role, you will perform flight-level quality processing to get the vehicle safe and ready for transport out of the Port of Long Beach. The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors and being hands-on with the vehicle. If you have a keen eye for quality, follow documented instructions on flight hardware, and enjoy working with a waterfront view, this position is for you!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and maintain ground support equipment used to perform booster lifting/transit operations
• Perform high-pressure operations on a powered and unpowered booster
• Carefully execute large-scale, critical lifts involving flight hardware
• Proficiently use various mechanical tools and heavy machinery
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and install both fluid and electromechanical components from a schematic or drawing
• Complete tasks related to site preventative maintenance in accordance with the asset management system
• Work closely with engineers and leadership to develop and implement operational improvements focused on driving takt times down and ease of repeatability
• Rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Play a critical role in coordinated launch vehicle movements and integrated pressurized ground operations
• Support dockside recovery vessel maintenance as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of hands-on experience in assembly, testing, maintenance, repair, or installation, OR a certificate from an accredited trade skills program OR experience working at a SpaceX site in a manufacturing, maintenance, testing, or materials management function

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Airframe & Powerplant license
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Experience working in an ESD-sensitive environment