Propulsion Technician - Super Heavy Booster Systems

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Propulsion Technician (Super Heavy Booster Propulsion Systems) to build and test propulsion assemblies for reliability in extreme environments. You will work with engineers on the floor to debug and improve production systems, ensure safety, and maintain high build quality.

The role covers hands-on assembly, testing, and collaboration across design and production teams, with opportunities to contribute to advanced propulsion hardware and production rate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing/assembly, welding, or testing, or completion from a relevant trade school.
• 3+ years aerospace component testing experience.
• Trained in assembly or testing of propulsion, aviation or aerospace hardware.
• High pressure testing knowledge.
• High voltage testing knowledge.
• A&P license.
• Experience with brazement furnace.
• Experience with thin-walled tubing.
• Experience with Inconel, titanium, aluminum, nickel, and stainless steel.
• Knowledge of orbital tube welding (OTW).
• Lean manufacturing (5S) knowledge and experience.
• High attention to detail to ensure safety and accuracy of testing procedures.
• Experience with pressure/temperature/flow measurement devices and mechanical/electrical systems.
• Strong mathematical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineering and production teams.
• Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team to achieve production goals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver state-of-the-art, high-quality propulsion.
• Collaborate with engineering and leadership to achieve component delivery rate.
• Set the standard for a rigorous and efficient technician team with high efficiency and utilization.
• Assemble and fit-up subassemblies for fluid systems with precise alignment and testing.
• Troubleshoot failures and propose improvements to designs/instructions/processes for reliability and production rates.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Lean manufacturing (5S)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

A&P license

Brazement furnace operation

Orbital tube welding (OTW)

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Propulsion Technician (Super Heavy Booster Propulsion Systems) to build and test propulsion assemblies for reliability in extreme environments. You will work with engineers on the floor to debug and improve production systems, ensure safety, and maintain high build quality.

The role covers hands-on assembly, testing, and collaboration across design and production teams, with opportunities to contribute to advanced propulsion hardware and production rate