Integration Technician (Payloads) - Multiple Shifts

SpaceX; Vandenberg SFB (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in California is seeking an Integration Technician (Payloads) to join a multi-shift team supporting Starlink payload integration and launch campaigns. You will work with engineers and technicians to assemble, test, and prepare flight hardware for integration, ensuring safety and reliability in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

The role requires hands-on experience or a related trade certificate, plus the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency (required).
• 2+ years hands-on experience in assembly, test, maintenance, repair or installation, or related trade program certificate.
• Ability to pass background checks and obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to payload integration technician team for Starlink and customer payloads.
• Assist with hardware receiving, checkouts, processing, and integration of satellites and spacecraft.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure safe, reliable systems and equipment for launches.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Tools handling

ESD environment

Forklifts/cranes

Heavy equipment

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in aerospace technology

Trade program certificate

Airframe & Powerplant License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN (PAYLOADS) - MULTIPLE SHIFTS

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.

Join a highly skilled team of technicians to integrate and launch thousands of SpaceX's Starlink satellites. You will help bring fast and reliable internet to the entire world!

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, multi-meters, calipers, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and micrometers

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base
• Ability to 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, and 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
Integration Technician/Level 2: $28.50 - $35.75/hour
Integration 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 SpaceX. 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.

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 Affinitve Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail].