Launch Pad Technician
Posted on 11/4/2022
INACTIVE
SpaceX

10,001+ employees

Manufactures advanced rockets and spacecrafts for space transportation
Company Overview
SpaceX, under the leadership of Elon Musk, has consistently demonstrated its technical prowess and industry leadership by achieving milestones previously accomplished only by governments, such as returning a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit and attaching a spacecraft to the International Space Station. The company's culture is driven by a clear and ambitious goal to make life multiplanetary, fostering an environment of high performance and continuous learning. With its advanced rocket and spacecraft designs, SpaceX has a competitive edge in the space transportation industry, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA and working towards the future of space exploration.
Aerospace
Hardware

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$9.2B

Founded

2002

Headquarters

Hawthorne, California

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

33%
Locations
Cape Canaveral, FL, USA
Experience Level
Entry
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Mid
Senior
Expert
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years of experience using power tools in a professional capacity
  • Associate degree in aerospace technology or equivalent area of study
  • 1+ years of experience working with high pressure pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems
  • Previous professional experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
  • Previous professional experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex fluid and mechanical systems
  • Ability to read, understand and follow detailed schematics, drawings, and instructions
  • Ability to utilize precision measuring instruments
  • Knowledge of different fittings such as natural pipe thread (NPT)
  • Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
  • Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
  • Ability to pass Space Force background check for Cape Canaveral
  • Ability to work at elevated heights
  • Flexibility in work schedule, supporting all shifts/overtime, as necessary, to support business needs
  • 1st shift: 6:00am - 4:30pm
  • 2nd shift: 4:00pm - 2:30am
  • Candidate must be willing to work various shift schedules and overtime
  • Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (up to 30 lbs)
  • Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain
  • Work occasionally performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
  • 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
  • Perform daily scheduled preventative maintenance or repairs of launch critical systems and components
  • Provide feedback to leadership and engineering about launch pad systems and components
  • Troubleshoot issues found during maintenance inspections of fluid and mechanical systems
  • Follow standard practices and procedures needed to perform daily tasks
  • Operate heavy machinery including forklifts and aerial platforms
  • Work with a team of technicians to ensure every system is maintained with the highest level of quality to support 100% successful launch of a multi-million dollar launch vehicle
  • Assist other technicians during launches with vehicle roll out, launch procedures, and post launch securing
  • Assist fluids technicians during post launch pad refurbishments and modifications