Aerospace Space Suit Sewer — Build Next-Gen Crew Gear

InvestedintheMission; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Space Suit Sewer to contribute to missions by sewing space suits and crew equipment designed for comfort, functionality and innovative design.

You will sew space suits on industrial sewing machines, assemble crew gear, and maintain machine settings. The role requires a high school diploma and 5+ years in sewing, with preferred experience in technical fabrics and aerospace standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• 5+ years of professional sewing experience in industrial apparel manufacturing, aerospace soft goods, or theater/costume manufacturing
• Experience with technical fabrics and bonding methodologies
• Experience in seam sealing using an industrial hot air sealing machine
• Experience in working to aerospace manufacturing specifications and quality standards

Responsibilities

• Sew space suits from cut pieces and other flight soft goods to completion on industrial sewing machines
• Assemble crew equipment and other parts for crewed flight
• Maintain and adjust machine settings for optimal sewing quality

Skills

Industrial sewing

Technical fabrics

Bonding methods

Seam sealing

Aerospace specs

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Industrial hot air sealer

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Space Suit Sewer to contribute to missions by sewing space suits and crew equipment designed for comfort, functionality and innovative design.

You will sew space suits on industrial sewing machines, assemble crew gear, and maintain machine settings. The role requires a high school diploma and 5+ years in sewing, with preferred experience in technical fabrics and aerospace standards.