Payloads Integration Technician — Starlink Satellites

SpaceX; Vandenberg Village (CA); On-site; USD 31,685,000 - 56,482,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Integration Technician (Payloads) for multiple shifts to support Starlink payload integration and rocket launch campaigns. You will work with a team of engineers to assemble, inspect, and prep spacecraft hardware, ensuring safety and reliability for high-value satellites and government assets.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) plus 2+ years of hands-on experience or a relevant certificate; top secret/SCI clearance or eligibility is preferred, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 2+ years hands-on experience in assembly, test, maintenance, repair and/or installation, OR a certificate from an accredited trade skills program.
• Ability to obtain or currently hold top secret/ SCI clearance (preferred).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Willing to travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree / trade program (preferred)

Airframe & Powerplant License (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Connectors handling (D-SUB, BNC, TNC, N-Type)

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Integration Technician (Payloads) for multiple shifts to support Starlink payload integration and rocket launch campaigns. You will work with a team of engineers to assemble, inspect, and prep spacecraft hardware, ensuring safety and reliability for high-value satellites and government assets.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) plus 2+ years of hands-on experience or a relevant certificate; top secret/SCI clearance or eligibility is preferred, with