Falcon Structures Technician - Aerospace Assembly Multi-Shift

Spacex; Hawthorne (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Holidays

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Structures Technician (Falcon) to perform modification, repair, assembly, and installation of rocket and spacecraft components across multiple shifts. You will read engineering drawings and blueprints, select drills and tooling, align parts, and verify tolerances.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent or trade school certification in A&P or manufacturing, and relevant hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Trade certification or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience with drilling, reaming, honing or countersinking is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Modification, repair, assembly, and installation of rocket and spacecraft components.
• Read drawings and tooling instructions; select appropriate bits and tools.
• Align parts and secure with clecos or clamps; verify margins and orientation; deburr holes.
• Operate various hand and power tools; drill, countersink, deburr, and assemble.

Skills

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school certificate in A&P / manufacturing / electronics

Tools

Drill bits & reamers

Arbor press

Hydraulic puller

Rivet gun

Bucking bar

Power screwdriver

Precision measuring tools

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Structures Technician (Falcon) to perform modification, repair, assembly, and installation of rocket and spacecraft components across multiple shifts. You will read engineering drawings and blueprints, select drills and tooling, align parts, and verify tolerances.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent or trade school certification in A&P or manufacturing, and relevant hands-on experience.