Structures Technician @ SpaceX

Structures Technician

Raptor Heat Shield

Posted on 3/15/2023

INACTIVE

Locations

West Athens, CA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ years of assembly experience
Experience gained through the military or within an aviation manufacturing company
High-volume manufacturing experience
Experience drilling, reaming, honing and/or countersinking straight and close tolerance holes
Experience using various types of hand tools and/or hand-held power tools, floor-mounted power tools and precision measuring tools
Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals and fractions)
Experience making basic layouts on parts or assemblies in order to establish reference points and to check dimensions
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications
Experience operating computing equipment
Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed
Nominal hours - 1st shift: 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 2nd shift: 3:00 PM - 1:30 AM
Must be able to perform repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
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

Responsibilities

Modification, repair, assembly, and installation of the rocket and components
Install fasteners in correct sequence per drawing, using correct tools (e.g., rivet gun and bucking bar, drill motor, power screwdriver, C-squeeze, ratchet wrench, nut runner)
Use tooling holes, pilot holes, or by hand (as required), per drawing or tooling instructions
Drill, ream, and countersink full size holes in parts/assemblies, in proper sequence and to correct size, using drill motor
Set countersinking tools to proper depth as required
Prepare parts for bagging, including placement of bleeders, thermocouples, probes and vacuum connections
Perform vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing
Make basic layouts on parts or assemblies in order to establish reference points and to check dimensions using calipers, micrometers, precision scales, and torque wrenches
Prepare surfaces using grit blast, hand abrade and power abrasion techniques
Check work after completion of each operation in job and/or completed job to ensure it is complete per drawing

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.

STRUCTURES TECHNICIAN, RAPTOR HEAT SHIELD

This Structures Technician position is on our Raptor Heat Shield team. The team is responsible for the construction and assembly of Heat Shield components for the Raptor rocket engine and Starship vehicle.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Modification, repair, assembly, and installation of the rocket and components.
Install fasteners in correct sequence per drawing, using correct tools (e.g., rivet gun and bucking bar, drill motor, power screwdriver, C-squeeze, ratchet wrench, nut runner).
Use tooling holes, pilot holes, or by hand (as required), per drawing or tooling instructions.
Drill, ream, and countersink full size holes in parts/assemblies, in proper sequence and to correct size, using drill motor.
Set countersinking tools to proper depth as required.
Prepare parts for bagging, including placement of bleeders, thermocouples, probes and vacuum connections.
Perform vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing.
Make basic layouts on parts or assemblies in order to establish reference points and to check dimensions using calipers, micrometers, precision scales, and torque wrenches.
Prepare surfaces using grit blast, hand abrade and power abrasion techniques.
Check work after completion of each operation in job and/or completed job to ensure it is complete per drawing.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
1+ years of assembly experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience gained through the military or within an aviation manufacturing company.
High-volume manufacturing experience.
Experience drilling, reaming, honing and/or countersinking straight and close tolerance holes.
Experience using various types of hand tools and/or hand-held power tools, floor-mounted power tools and precision measuring tools.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals and fractions).
Experience making basic layouts on parts or assemblies in order to establish reference points and to check dimensions.
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
Experience operating computing equipment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed.
- Nominal hours - 1st shift: 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 2nd shift: 3:00 PM - 1:30 AM.
Must be able to perform repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Structures Technician/Level 1: $20.00 - $27.00/hour
Structures Technician/Level 2: $25.00 - $32.50/hour
Structures Technician/Level 3: $30.00 - $38.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

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.

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