Integration Technician (Payloads) - Multiple Shifts

Front Door Defense; California (MO); On-site; USD 31,684 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical vision dental

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

SpaceX in California is seeking an Integration Technician (Payloads) to lead payload integration from receipt to launch readiness for Starlink satellites. You will work with engineers and technicians to ensure safe, reliable integration and support launch campaigns.

The role requires a high school diploma and 2+ years of hands-on assembly/test experience; willingness to pass ITAR checks and travel as needed. Strong communicator with attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years hands-on experience in assembly, test, maintenance, repair and/or installation, or a trade certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to the payload integration team.
• Handle hardware receiving, checkouts, processing of flight hardware, and integration of Starlink satellites.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure safe, reliable systems for launches.

Skills

payload integration

team collaboration

written & oral communication

ESD environment knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Trade certificate or similar

Associate degree in aerospace technology

Tools

D-SUB connectors

BNC/TNC connectors

hand & power tools

Job description

Integration Technician (Payloads) - Multiple Shifts

Location: California

Compensation: $23 - 42 USD / hour

About the Role

Lead payload integration efforts for Starlink satellites from receipt to launch readiness. Join a highly skilled team of technicians to integrate and launch thousands of SpaceX's Starlink satellites, helping bring fast and reliable internet worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to the payload integration technician team working on Starlink integration and customer payload integration.
• Navigate through hardware receiving, checkouts, processing of SpaceX fairing flight hardware and ground support equipment, integration of Starlink satellites, and integration of commercial/government spacecraft.
• Work with a team of engineers and technicians to ensure systems and mechanical equipment is built safely and reliably to support the successful launch of high value satellites and critical government assets to orbit or beyond.

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

• Able to obtain or currently hold top secret/SCI security clearance.
• Airframe & Powerplant License.
• Associate degree in aerospace technology or equivalent area of study.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to take project goals, inputs, and work toward the end‑goal beyond individual task assignment.
• Experience populating and repairing connectors ranging from D‑SUB, BNC, TNC, N‑TYPE, SMA, 8P8C.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Experience working in a clean room and 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.
• Skill 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 pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base.
• Work one of the following shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed:
  • 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday
  • 5:00 PM – 3:30 AM, Monday – Friday
• Must be able to work while wearing air‑purifying and/or supplied air respirators.
• Work schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 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.
• 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.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay range: Integration Technician/Level 1: $23.00 – $29.75/hour; Level 2: $28.50 – $35.75/hour; Level 3: $34.00 – $41.75/hour.

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

ITAR Requirements

• To comply with U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or 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.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affidavit or require reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].