Falcon Structures Technician - Rocket Assembly & Repair

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Stock purchase plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

3 weeks vacation

10+ holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Structures Technician (Falcon) for multiple shifts in Hawthorne, CA. You will perform modification, repair, assembly and installation of rocket components according to drawings, tooling instructions and quality standards.

Required are a high school diploma or equivalent and 1+ years in assembly or related fields; preferred experience includes military or aviation manufacturing, high-volume production, and proficiency with hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 1+ years of experience in assembly, manufacturing, military, automotive, or construction OR certificate from an accredited trade school program in A&P, manufacturing, and/or electronics
• Experience gained through the military or aviation manufacturing is preferred.
• High-volume manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Experience drilling, reaming, honing and/countersinking holes.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to visualize 3D from 2D drawings and read engineering notes.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and layouts.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience operating computing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Modification, repair, assembly, and installation of rocket components per drawings.
• Use tooling per drawing or instructions.
• Align parts and secure in place with clecos or clamps.
• Check edge margins and alignment.
• Drill and countersink holes to correct sizes.
• Disassemble parts and deburr holes for fasteners.
• Apply sealant and finishes per spec.
• Install fasteners and ensure correct sequence.

Skills

Military or aviation manufacturing

High-volume manufacturing

Drilling, reaming, honing, countersunk

Hand tools & power tools

3D visualization from 2D drawings

Arithmetic calculations

Layout measurements

Reading engineering drawings

Computing equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Drill bits

Reamers

Countersinking tools

Arbor press

Hydraulic puller

Rivet gun

Bucking bar

Power screwdriver

C-squeeze

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Structures Technician (Falcon) for multiple shifts in Hawthorne, CA. You will perform modification, repair, assembly and installation of rocket components according to drawings, tooling instructions and quality standards.

Required are a high school diploma or equivalent and 1+ years in assembly or related fields; preferred experience includes military or aviation manufacturing, high-volume production, and proficiency with hand and power tools.