Join SpaceX as an Integration Technician to support payload integration and launch operations in a fast-paced environment.
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Joblaze summary
The Integration Technician for Mission Management at SpaceX plays a crucial role in supporting the payload integration team, ensuring the successful integration and launch of customer payloads. This position requires hands-on technical skills, particularly in spacecraft integration and operations within clean room environments, along with a strong emphasis on safety and attention to detail. Ideal candidates will have several years of experience in a mechanical capacity, preferably in aerospace or related fields, and must thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. The role is part of a dynamic team dedicated to advancing space exploration technologies.
Quick facts
- Is the Integration Technician, Mission Management role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Vandenberg, CA.
- What's the salary range?
- SpaceX lists $23–$41 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- 3–5 years of relevant experience for this Integration Technician, Mission Management role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Vandenberg, CA.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Integration Technician, Mission Management role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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, MISSION MANAGEMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide daily support to the payload integration technician team working on customer payload integration
- Join a highly skilled team of technicians to integrate and launch customer payloads with world class customer service
- Navigate through hardware receiving, checkouts, processing of SpaceX flight hardware and ground support equipment, as well as integration of commercial/government spacecraft
- Work with a team 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
- 3+ years of professional experience working in a technical, hands-on capacity
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with one or more of the following: launch vehicle/spacecraft integration, operations in 100,000 class or better clean rooms, test operations with gases/fluids, and/or data acquisition setup and field measurements
- Experience in written and oral communication with meticulous attention to detail and an emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and adherence to corporate policies and standards
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere
- Experience reading/understanding technical drawings, manuals, and reports
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience working in a clean room environment
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability to work with a wide range of people across multiple organizations, including mission management, customers, and vendors
- 5+ years of experience as a technician in a mechanical capacity
- Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
- Experience operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity
- Experience in the aviation, aerospace, or automotive industry
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg
- Must be willing to travel to other launch sites or customer facilities – up to 15%
- Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends to support launch and critical project timelines, flexibility required
- Ability to work at elevated heights or on ladders – up to 100 ft.
- Ability to perform the following functions: standing, lifting, pushing, and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs.)
- Willing to work in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
- Willing to work in a clean room with hair, face, and shoe covers
- Must be available to work 10 hours a day on one of the following shifts:
- 1st Shift: 6:00AM-4:30PM, Monday - Friday
- 2nd Shift: 5:00PM-3:30AM, Monday - Friday
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Level 1: $23.00 - $29.75
Level 2: $28.50 - $35.75
Level 3: $34.00 - $41.75
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.
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