BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of testing experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, or military environment
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with pressure systems-cryogenic (gaseous and liquid) and hydrostatic systems
- Experience using tooling such as form blocks, drill jigs, and shop aids
- Experience using hand tools and precision measuring equipment
- Able to lead and understand drawings and schematics
- Experience running electrical, structural or pressure tests on flight components in LabVIEW
- Experience operating high-pressure test carts for pneumatic testing
- Experience with computer-based data analysis (LabVIEW)
- Experience with actuators, plumbing (hydraulic/pneumatic – both set up and operation of these systems)
- Experience with high pressure (>1000psi) gases
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work all require shift hours, overtime and/or weekends, as needed. Nominal hours – 1st shift: 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM; 2nd shift: 3:30PM to 2 AM
- Ability to travel to different sites, as needed, up to 5%
- Ability to support repetitive assembly operations: grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, working at heights and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
- Ability to work in outdoor environments as needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Test Technician/Level 1: $22.00 - $27.00/hour
Test Technician/Level 2: $25.00 - $32.50/hour
Test 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 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.