Integration Technician (F9 Booster & Fairings) - Multiple Shifts

Spacex; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Long Beach is seeking an Integration Technician for F9 booster and fairings, operating ground support equipment and performing high‑pressure operations on boosters. The role involves lifts, maintenance, and collaboration with engineers to improve efficiency, with shifts across day and night schedules in a waterfront setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, hands-on experience or a trade certificate, and a willingness to travel to SpaceX sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ years hands-on experience in assembly, testing, maintenance, repair, or installation, OR a certificate from an accredited trade skills program OR experience at a SpaceX site in manufacturing, maintenance, testing, or materials management.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) is preferred.
• Experience in an aerospace, propulsion, or launch environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain ground support equipment for booster lifting and transit operations.
• Perform high-pressure operations on powered and unpowered boosters.
• Execute large-scale lifts involving flight hardware with safety and precision.
• Proficiently use mechanical tools and heavy machinery.
• Maintain and troubleshoot fluid and electromechanical systems from schematics or drawings.
• Support site preventative maintenance per asset management system.
• Collaborate with engineers to reduce takt times and improve repeatability.
• Adapt to fast-paced, high-demand work environments; support launch campaigns.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Manual dexterity

Tool operation

Heavy machinery

ESD environment

Reading schematics

Strong communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Trade skills program certificate

SpaceX site experience

Tools

Ground support equipment

Lifts and rigging

Aerial work platforms

Heavy machinery operation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Long Beach, CA

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN (F9 BOOSTER & FAIRINGS) - MULTIPLE SHIFTS

The Falcon Recovery team is looking for motivated technicians to support Booster processing at the Port of Long Beach. This team receives, processes, and hands over Falcon 9 First Stage Boosters from the Recovery team to the Vandenberg Refurb team. In this role, you will perform flight-level quality processing to get the vehicle safe and ready for transport out of the Port of Long Beach. The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors and being hands‑on with the vehicle. If you have a keen eye for quality, follow documented instructions on flight hardware, and enjoy working with a waterfront view, this position is for you!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and maintain ground support equipment used to perform booster lifting/transit operations
• Perform high‑pressure operations on a powered and unpowered booster
• Carefully execute large‑scale, critical lifts involving flight hardware
• Proficiently use various mechanical tools and heavy machinery
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and install both fluid and electromechanical components from a schematic or drawing
• Complete tasks related to site preventative maintenance in accordance with the asset management system
• Work closely with engineers and leadership to develop and implement operational improvements focused on driving takt times down and ease of repeatability
• Rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high‑paced, challenging work environment
• Play a critical role in coordinated launch vehicle movements and integrated pressurized ground operations
• Support dockside recovery vessel maintenance as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of hands‑on experience in assembly, testing, maintenance, repair, or installation, OR a certificate from an accredited trade skills program OR experience working at a SpaceX site in a manufacturing, maintenance, testing, or materials management function

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Experience working in an ESD‑sensitive environment
• Knowledge of pressure, temperature, and flow measurement devices
• Experience maintaining a propulsion test stand in the aerospace industry
• Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
• Military aviation experience as a propulsion or airframe technician
• Proficient in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity
• Experience with forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment
• Familiarity with calibrated measurement devices including load cells, multimeters, calipers, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and micrometers

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work all shift times, overtime, and weekends as needed
  • Day shift: Begins at 7 am initially, eventually transitioning to 6 am.
  • Night shift: Begins at 2 pm initially, eventually transitioning to 5 pm.
• Ability to pass an Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base
• Work schedule varies depending on site operational needs, and flexibility is required
• Must be able to lift to 35 lbs. unassisted
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Must be able to work at elevated heights (up to 300 feet), including the use of ladders and aerial boom lifts
• Must be willing to operate heavy machinery
• Must be able to work in confined spaces
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, ice
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Willing to travel to other SpaceX sites as needed

INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN (F9 BOOSTER & FAIRINGS) - MULTIPLE SHIFTS

The Falcon Recovery team is looking for motivated technicians to support Booster processing at the Port of Long Beach. This team receives, processes, and hands over Falcon 9 First Stage Boosters from the Recovery team to the Vandenberg Refurb team. In this role, you will perform flight-level quality processing to get the vehicle safe and ready for transport out of the Port of Long Beach. The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors and being hands‑on with the vehicle. If you have a keen eye for quality, follow documented instructions on flight hardware, and enjoy working with a waterfront view, this position is for you!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and maintain ground support equipment used to perform booster lifting/transit operations
• Perform high‑pressure operations on a powered and unpowered booster
• Carefully execute large‑scale, critical lifts involving flight hardware
• Proficiently use various mechanical tools and heavy machinery
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and install both fluid and electromechanical components from a schematic or drawing
• Complete tasks related to site preventative maintenance in accordance with the asset management system
• Work closely with engineers and leadership to develop and implement operational improvements focused on driving takt times down and ease of repeatability
• Rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high‑paced, challenging work environment
• Play a critical role in coordinated launch vehicle movements and integrated pressurized ground operations
• Support dockside recovery vessel maintenance as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of hands‑on experience in assembly, testing, maintenance, repair, or installation, OR a certificate from an accredited trade skills program OR experience working at a SpaceX site in a manufacturing, maintenance, testing, or materials management function

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Airframe & Powerplant license
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong