Integration Technician (Fairings) - Night Shift

United States Digital Space LLC; Vandenberg Air Force Base Launch Facility 02 (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision, dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an Integration Technician (Fairings) for night shift at our Vandenberg facility. You will refurbish and test Falcon 9 fairings, install and inspect complex hardware, and work in a high‑pressure space environment with a focus on quality and efficiency.

You will support a team of technicians and engineers, operate in clean rooms, and engage in hands-on assembly, testing, and integration of spacecraft components.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years hands-on assembly, test, maintenance or installation experience or a trade certificate
• Associate degree in aerospace technology or equivalent
• Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft integration, clean rooms, testing with gases/fluids, data acquisition and field measurements
• Experience interpreting technical data

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to fairing team on both new production and flight-proven fairings
• Hands-on operations with large and small assemblies
• Install spacecraft hardware per drawings and schematics
• Repair and install harnessing, thermal protective skin, avionics boxes, propulsion fluid systems
• Ensure quality refurbishment for flight hardware and ground support equipment
• Collaborate with engineers to improve processes and reduce costs

Skills

Hand tools

Clean room

Powertools

Machining

Data acquisition

Interpreting data

Composites

Pressure measurement

Temperature measurement

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in aerospace technology

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Torque wrenches

Load cells

Multimeters

Gauges

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

the company 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 the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN (FAIRINGS) - NIGHT SHIFT

Are you ready to ignite your career and propel humanity’s reach into the stars? At the company, we’re on the hunt for driven, high-energy mechanical technicians to spearhead the refurbishment and rigorous testing of our Falcon 9 Fairings. Safety reigns supreme here, and it’s our unbreakable cornerstone as we push the boundaries of what’s possible. Dive into a dynamic, close-knit crew that’s shattering records and turning “impossible” into “routine.” Beyond the must-have skills outlined below, we’re seeking trailblazers who thrive on initiative, stay cool in the heat of high-pressure scenarios, and bring an unstoppable positive vibe to every challenge. From precision work on mission-critical flight hardware to rolling up your sleeves for hands-on grit, you’ll deliver flawless, hard-charging results with an eagle-eye focus on quality while driving process improvements to save costs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide daily support to fairing team on both new production and flight-proven fairings

• Hands-on operations with both large as well as small, fragile assemblies

• Install spacecraft hardware in a highly detailed and quality manner which includes:

• Removal, repair and installation of harnessing

• Removal, repair and installation of thermal protective fairing skin

• Removal and installation of avionics boxes

• Removal and installation of propulsion fluid systems

• Work on the cutting edge of reusable rocket technology as you develop methods for rapid and reliable processing and reuse of fairings recovered from the edge of space

• Execute procedures for the checkout of the company flight hardware and ground support equipment

• Quickly become an expert at using various mechanical tools without instruction

• Maintain and install fluid system components from a schematic or drawing including parachutes, pistons, ball and check valves, pressure regulators and gauges, etc.

• Provide support as needed to the following efforts: operations in 100,000 class or better clean rooms; Starlink satellite integration, fairing refurbishment and reuse, new production fairing processing and customer payload integration

• Work with a team of technicians and engineers to ensure systems and mechanical equipment is refurbished with the highest level of quality to support the successful launch of our multi-million dollar launch vehicle

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• 2+ years of hands on experience in assembly, test, maintenance, repair and/or installation, OR a certificate from an accredited trade skills program

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree in aerospace technology or equivalent area of study

• Proficiency in or hands-on experience with one or more of the following; launch vehicle or spacecraft integration, operations in 100,000 class or better clean room, test operations with gases/fluids, data acquisition setup and field measurements

• Professional experience interpreting technical data

• Experience working with composites

• Knowledge of pressure, temperature and flow measurement devices

• Experience working at a rocket launch or manufacturing facility

• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex fluid and mechanical systems

• Military aviation experience as a propulsion or airframe technician

• Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity

• Experience working in a clean room environment

• Experience with forklifts and overhead cranes

• Familiarity with calibrated measurement devices including load cells, multimeters, calipers, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and micrometers

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Space Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base

• Ability to work night shift, overtime, and weekends as needed:

• Monday - Friday, 5:00pm - 3:30am

• Must be willing to travel (approximately 10%) to other work sites as necessary

• Ability to lift 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

• Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 300 feet feet), including the use of ladders

• Ability to operate heavy machinery

• Ability 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

• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to evolving business needs and priorities

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:Integration Technician/Level 1: $23.00 - $29.75/hourIntegration Technician/Level 2: $28.50 - $35.75/hourIntegration Technician/Level 3: $34.00 - $41.75/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at the company. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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