Propellant Systems Fabrication Technician — 1st Shift

SpaceX; California; On-site; USD 32,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid hol

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Fabrication Technician (Falcon Operations West) to build and test precision propellant systems and support launch activities. The role involves collaboration with design engineers to improve processes and ensure safety in a high-rate production environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 1+ years of piping/high-pressure experience; A&P license and aerospace background are preferred. Schedule is 1st shift, Monday–Friday, with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ years of industrial experience installing pipe and components, bending stainless tubes, and/or working around high pressure systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and test precision clean, high pressure gaseous and liquid propellant systems to support launch.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and instrumentation as needed.
• Fabricate, repair, and operate ground support hardware, test stands, and equipment.
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop and document process improvements.
• Ensure all materials are clean and inspected according to Clean for Oxygen Service Standards.
• Obtain and maintain operator permits and personnel qualifications as required.
• Follow all necessary regulations and appropriate SpaceX procedures including quality policies, safety policies, OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, ASME, NEC, etc.
• Develop novel ways site wide to streamline processes and increase the reliability of testing operations.
• Safely perform all above activities on flight hardware in a high-rate production environment.

Skills

A&P license

Experience in aerospace industry

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

High pressure systems

Problem solving

Hazardous systems knowledge

Tool usage

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Ground support equipment knowledge

Precision measuring instruments

Precision cleaning instruments

Borescope inspection equipment

NPT and A/N fittings knowledge

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Fabrication Technician (Falcon Operations West) to build and test precision propellant systems and support launch activities. The role involves collaboration with design engineers to improve processes and ensure safety in a high-rate production environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 1+ years of piping/high-pressure experience; A&P license and aerospace background are preferred. Schedule is 1st shift, Monday–Friday, with potential overtime.