Aerospace Heavy-Lift & Transport Technician

SpaceX; California; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Critical Lift & Transport Technician (Launch) to manage movement of flight hardware and GSE at Vandenberg Space Force Base and Long Beach. You will work with engineers to maintain transport systems and ensure safety and quality during moves.

Responsibilities include crane and crane-related equipment maintenance, load handling, route surveys, and developing work instructions to optimize packaging and shipping of flight hardware.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ year of professional experience in Critical Lift.

Responsibilities

• Move Falcon 9 stages, Payload, Dragon capsule and GSE at Vandenberg AFB and Long Beach.
• Perform preventative maintenance on mobile cranes, cranes, and SPMTs.
• Collaborate with a team to ensure transport systems meet quality and safety standards.
• Operate heavy machinery to move flight hardware and GSE after delivery and before shipping.
• Assess in-transit risks and coordinate routes, escorts, and drivers.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Team collaboration

Safety mindset

Written & verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Forklift

Telescopic handler

Overhead crane

SPMT (Self-Propelled Modular Transporter)

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Critical Lift & Transport Technician (Launch) to manage movement of flight hardware and GSE at Vandenberg Space Force Base and Long Beach. You will work with engineers to maintain transport systems and ensure safety and quality during moves.

Responsibilities include crane and crane-related equipment maintenance, load handling, route surveys, and developing work instructions to optimize packaging and shipping of flight hardware.