Launch-Ready Payloads Integration Technician

SpaceX; Vandenberg Air Force Base Launch Facility 02 (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Stock Purchase Plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Integration Technician (Payloads) to join multiple shifts at a demanding, mission-focused facility. You will support the payload integration team, work with Starlink hardware, fairings, and government assets, and help ensure safe, reliable launches.

The role requires hands-on proficiency with assemblies, test and installation, and a commitment to stringent safety standards. Ideal candidates bring airframe and propulsion familiarity, strong communication, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• 2+ years hands-on assembly/test/maintenance/installation or a certificate from an accredited trade skills program

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to the payload integration technician team on Starlink integration and customer payload integration
• Navigate hardware receiving, checkouts, processing of SpaceX fairing flight hardware and ground support equipment
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure systems and equipment are built safely and reliably for launches

Skills

Clearance eligible

Airframe & Powerplant

Aerospace degree

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Connector experience

Hand & power tools

ESD environment

Launch experience

Military aviation

Education

Associate degree in aerospace technology

Trade skills certificate

Tools

MS Office

Calipers

Torque wrenches

Load cells

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Integration Technician (Payloads) to join multiple shifts at a demanding, mission-focused facility. You will support the payload integration team, work with Starlink hardware, fairings, and government assets, and help ensure safe, reliable launches.

The role requires hands-on proficiency with assemblies, test and installation, and a commitment to stringent safety standards. Ideal candidates bring airframe and propulsion familiarity, strong communication, and the ability to