BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3+ years of professional experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical, mechanical, fluid, or control systems
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance
- Knowledge of parametric and industrial control systems
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulation
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Basic computer and report writing skill
- Good communication skills
- Ability to lift and manipulate heavy equipment with the use of cranes, forklifts, and or similar equipment
- Good time-management skill
- Knowledge in the following areas: HVAC, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, tubing, pipe-fittings, rotating machinery (pumps, air compressors, etc.), machining, and welding
- Experience in the following fields: (AC) alternating current and (DC) direct current electrical, and aerospace
- Knowledge of high-pressure gas, flammable gas, refrigeration gases, and recovery
- Operational knowledge multi-meter and operation of various hand tools and power tools
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg
- Ability to work the following shift, overtime, and weekends as needed:
- Day Shift:
- 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday
- Ability to become forklift certified
- Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small opening and climbing hand over hand, lifting 50 lbs., and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights
- Schedule varies depending on site operational needs and flexibility required regarding frequent overtime
- Ability to support flight hardware road transport as needed
- Familiar with Lean or Six Sigma tools
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Industrial Maintenance Technician/Level 1: $22.00 - $29.75/hour
Industrial Maintenance Technician/Level 2: $27.50 - $35.75/hour
Industrial Maintenance Technician/Level 3: $33.00 - $41.75/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.