Aerospace Fabrication Technician – Ground Test & Propulsion

Spacex; Vandenberg Air Force Base Launch Facility 02 (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring a Fabrication Technician (Falcon Operations West), 1st shift, at Vandenberg. You will build and test precision propellant systems, maintain equipment, fabricate ground support hardware, and collaborate with design engineers on process improvements.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and 1+ years in pipe work or high-pressure environments; A&P license and aerospace experience are preferred. You must pass background checks and be able to lift 35 lbs and work at heights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ years of industrial experience installing pipe and components, bending stainless tubes, and/or working around high pressure systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and test precision clean, high pressure gaseous and liquid propellant systems to support launch.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and instrumentation as needed.
• Fabricate, repair, and operate ground support hardware, test stands, and equipment.
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop and document process improvements.
• Ensure all materials are clean and inspected according to Clean for Oxygen Service Standards.
• Obtain and maintain operator permits and personnel qualifications as required.
• Follow all necessary regulations and appropriate the company procedures including quality policies, safety policies, OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, ASME, NEC, etc.
• Develop novel ways site wide to streamline processes and increase the reliability of testing operations.
• Safely perform all above activities on flight hardware in a high-rate production environment.

Skills

A&P license

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

Hand & power tools

Problem solving

Knowledge of high vacuum systems

Knowledge of cryogenic/high pressure

Safety policies compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Associate degree

Tools

Borescope inspection equipment

Precision measuring instruments

Precision cleaning instruments

Job description

SpaceX is hiring a Fabrication Technician (Falcon Operations West), 1st shift, at Vandenberg. You will build and test precision propellant systems, maintain equipment, fabricate ground support hardware, and collaborate with design engineers on process improvements.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and 1+ years in pipe work or high-pressure environments; A&P license and aerospace experience are preferred. You must pass background checks and be able to lift 35 lbs and work at heights.