Launch Payload Integration Technician

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; California (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision, dental

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Integration Technician in Mission Management to support payload integration and the launch preparation process. You will work with a skilled team to ensure safe handling of flight hardware, ground support equipment, and customer payloads, delivering reliable performance for high-value missions.

The role requires hands-on mechanical work, experience in clean room environments, and the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of hands-on technical experience.
• Experience reading technical drawings, manuals and reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to the payload integration technician team.
• Join team to integrate and launch customer payloads with strong customer service.
• Manage hardware receiving, checkouts, and integration of SpaceX flight hardware and ground support equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure safe and reliable systems for launches.

Skills

spacecraft integration

clean room operations

data acquisition

reading technical drawings

MS Office Suite

active TS/SCI clearance

team collaboration

machinery/tools handling

aerospace industry experience

safety and compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

hand and power tools

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Integration Technician in Mission Management to support payload integration and the launch preparation process. You will work with a skilled team to ensure safe handling of flight hardware, ground support equipment, and customer payloads, delivering reliable performance for high-value missions.

The role requires hands-on mechanical work, experience in clean room environments, and the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.