SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Integration Technician - Payloads

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeVandenberg Village, CA, USA$23 - $41.75

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalency certificate is required.
At least 2 years of hands-on experience in assembly, test, maintenance, repair, or installation, or a certificate from an accredited trade skills program is required.
Ability to obtain or currently hold Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Ability to pass an Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Ability to work one of the listed shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed; the schedule may vary with site operational needs and requires flexibility.
Ability to work while wearing air-purifying or supplied-air respirators.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted and perform duties involving lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying.
Ability to work at heights up to 300 feet, including using ladders, and in confined spaces.
Willingness to operate heavy machinery and travel to other SpaceX sites as needed.
Ability to work in extreme outdoor environments and in settings with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.
Must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Responsibilities

Provide daily support to the payload integration technician team working on Starlink integration and customer payload integration.
Handle hardware receiving, checkouts, and processing of SpaceX fairing flight hardware and ground support equipment, and integrate Starlink satellites and commercial or government spacecraft.
Work with engineers and technicians to ensure systems and mechanical equipment are built safely and reliably to support launches of satellites and government assets.

Desired Qualifications

Airframe and Powerplant license.
An associate degree in aerospace technology or an equivalent area of study.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to take project goals and inputs and work toward the end goal beyond individual task assignments.
Experience populating and repairing D-SUB, BNC, TNC, N-type, SMA, and 8P8C connectors.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Experience working in a clean room and an electrostatic discharge-sensitive environment.
Knowledge of pressure, temperature, and flow measurement devices.
Experience maintaining an aerospace propulsion test stand.
Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns.
Military aviation experience as a propulsion or airframe technician.
Skill operating and manipulating machinery and hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity.
Experience with forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment.
Familiarity with calibrated measurement devices, including load cells, multimeters, calipers, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and micrometers.

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 (PAYLOADS) - MULTIPLE SHIFTS

Join a highly skilled team of technicians to integrate and launch thousands of SpaceX’s Starlink satellites. You will help bring fast and reliable internet to the entire world!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide daily support to the payload integration technician team working on Starlink integration and customer payload integration
Navigate through hardware receiving, checkouts, processing of SpaceX fairing flight hardware and ground support equipment, integration of Starlink satellites, and integration of commercial/government spacecraft
Work with a team of engineers and technicians to ensure systems and mechanical equipment is built safely and reliably to support the successful launch of high value satellites and critical government assets to orbit or beyond

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of hands on experience in assembly, test, maintenance, repair and/or installation, OR a certificate from an accredited trade skills program

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Able to obtain or currently hold top secret/ SCI security clearance
Airframe & Powerplant License
Associate degree in aerospace technology or equivalent area of study
Strong written and oral communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to take project goals, inputs, and work toward the end-goal beyond individual task assignment
Experience populating and repairing connectors ranging from D-SUB, BNC, TNC, N-TYPE SMA 8P8C
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Experience working in a clean room and 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
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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base
Ability to work one of the following shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed:
- 5:00 PM - 3:30 AM, Monday - Friday
- 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
Must be able to work while wearing air purifying and/or supplied air respirators
Work schedule varies depending on site operational needs, and flexibility is required
Must be able to lift up to 25 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
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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 1: $23.00 - $29.75
Level 2: $28.50 - $35.75
Level 3: $34.00 - $41.75

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 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 and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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.

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 reach out to [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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