BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED
- 1+ years of the following:
- Materials Testing experience
- Machining experience
- Layup, bonding, or assembly of composites
- Hands-on experience in a laboratory setting
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with manufacturing mechanical test coupons with methods such as milling, electrical discharge machining (EDM), and waterjet
- Experience using material characterization equipment such as a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), or metallography tools
- Understanding of ASTM test methods tensile, fatigue, and fracture toughness testing fundamentals
- Experience in post test data processing and understanding good vs bad data in results
- Experience with welding and metal fabrication
- Experience with Non Destructive Testing/Inspection
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Knowledge/experience of strain gage installation
- Understanding of safe work practices in a lab environment with furnaces, saws, solvents, acids/bases and other chemicals
- Highly organized, collaborative, and able to pivot quickly in a dynamic / fast-paced /cross-functional environment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be available for 2nd shift: Monday to Friday from 4PM to 12:00 AM
- Able to work off-shifts and available for overtime and weekends if needed with minimal notice
- Able to wear appropriate PPE for mechanical testing and machine shop environment
- Able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs. unassisted
- Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Materials Technician/Level 1: $21.00/hour
Materials Technician/Level 2: $26.00/hour
Materials Technician/Level 3: $31.00/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 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.
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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.