Integration Technician (F9 Booster & Fairings) - Multiple Shifts

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• 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

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• 2+ years of professional experience working hands-on as a technician in the aerospace, aviation, automotive, production, manufacturing, oil and gas industry OR a certificate from an accredited trade skills program

• 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

• Knowledge of pressure, temperature, and flow measurement devices

• Experience maintaining a propulsion test stand in the aerospace industry

• Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns

• Military aviation experience as a propulsion or airframe technician

• Proficient skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity

• Experience with forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment

• Familiarity with calibrated measurement devices including load cells, multi-meters, calipers, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and micrometers

• Ability to work all shift times, overtime, and weekends as needed

• Day shift: Begins at 7am initially, eventually transitioning to 6am.

• Night shift: Begins at 2pm initially, eventually transitioning to 5pm.

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base

• Work schedule varies depending on site operational needs, and flexibility is required

• Must be able to lift to 35 lbs. unassisted

• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

• Must be able to work at elevated heights (up to 300 feet), including the use of ladders and aerial boom lifts

• Must be willing to operate heavy machinery

• Must be able to work in confined spaces

• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain, ice

• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

• Willing to travel to other SpaceX sites as needed

• 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. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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