BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of professional propulsion, mechanical, automotive, electrical, or avionics hardware installation experience (experience from a 2+ year technical college program counts)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant license
- Experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military, or other high-reliability operating environment
- Experience with forklifts, cranes, and heavy transport equipment
- Knowledge of pressure, temperature, and flow measurement devices, mechanical and electrical systems, and propulsion engines
- Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity
- Ability to use precision measuring instruments
- Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
- Proficient with computers and the ability to use MS Office
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- The ability to lift heavy objects is required in this position (up to 25lbs unassisted)
- The ability to travel for short and extended trips as needed. Up to 30% travel
- Flight hardware typically is built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is necessary to perform job functions
- Must be available to work overtime and weekends as needed based on site priority; flexibility required
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Launch Operations Technician / Level 1: $20.00/hour
Launch Operations Technician / Level 2: $25.00/hour
Launch Operations Technician / Level 3: $30.00/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.