Night Shift Heavy Lift & Transport Technician

Starlink; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Critical Lift & Transport Technician for the Transport Operations team on night shift in Florida. You will work with ground support equipment to move flight hardware across Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center, performing preventative maintenance on cranes, SPMTs, and related systems.

The role requires crane/rigger certifications, a clean background, and the ability to operate heavy machinery in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of professional experience in critical lift or heavy haul operations.
• Willingness to pass Air Force background check.

Responsibilities

• Move Falcon 9 stages, Payload, Dragon, Starship and GSE across Cape Canaveral/KSC.
• Perform preventative maintenance on mobile cranes, cranes and SPMTs.
• Work with technicians/engineers to maintain transport systems for current and future manifest.
• Utilize heavy machinery to lift/move flight hardware and GSE after delivery and prior to shipping.
• Evaluate in-transit risks; provide on-site routes, repairs, escorts and drivers.
• Organize cross country shipping fixtures and hardware for return.
• Perform maintenance/repair of shipping fixtures and GSE.
• Develop/work instructions for efficient packaging of flight hardware.
• Conduct route surveys prior to scheduled moves.
• Suggest improvements to health, timing and safety of movements.
• Troubleshoot vehicle pressure systems.
• Maintain/install fluid system components from drawings.
• Set up/operate hydraulic transporters, hydraulic booms and crawler cranes.
• Disassemble/reassemble crane/SPMT configurations.
• Demonstrate strong communication, meticulous attention to detail, safety and teamwork.

Skills

SPMTs operations

Hydraulic lifts

Mobile cranes

Rigging

Heavy haul operations

Crane operation

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Associate degree in aerospace technology

Tools

NCCCO/NCCER certifications (crane, rigging)

Commercial driver’s license A with Hazmat

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Critical Lift & Transport Technician for the Transport Operations team on night shift in Florida. You will work with ground support equipment to move flight hardware across Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center, performing preventative maintenance on cranes, SPMTs, and related systems.

The role requires crane/rigger certifications, a clean background, and the ability to operate heavy machinery in a fast-paced aerospace environment.