Soft Goods Technician, Sewer (Starfall)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bloomfield, CT is hiring a Soft Goods Technician (Sewer) to produce parachutes, covers, and other fabrics for Starfall, Dragon, Starship, and Starlink programs. The role spans sewing, hardware installation, and operating automated machinery on a busy soft goods team.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, cutting to templates, reading drawings, and maintaining logs while following safety practices. Prior experience in sewing and fabric handling is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• 1+ years of hands-on work in manufacturing or production.
• 1+ year experience using workplace software (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or internal systems).
• Sewing experience and knowledge of fabrics recommended.
• Experience in automotive/aerospace upholstery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, tools, and workspace before starting work.
• Handle fabrics like nylon, Kevlar, Zylon, Spectra, and Teflon with proper care.
• Cut and mark materials using templates to specified tolerances.
• Read engineering drawings and follow work instructions to assemble products.
• Operate sewing machines or hand sew; adjust machine settings to maintain quality.
• Inspect materials and finished products for defects and document results.
• Support engineering to resolve assembly issues and implement process improvements.

Skills

Sewing experience

Fabric handling

Reading engineering drawings

Quality inspection

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Multi-needle sewing machines

Zig-zag machines

Automatic sewing machines

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

SOFT GOODS TECHNICIAN, SEWER (STARFALL)

SpaceX is seeking exceptional employees to join the Bloomfield, Connecticut soft goods team in producing a variety of specialized fabric products (parachutes, rip-stitch modulators, protective closeouts, insulative covers etc.) for multiple SpaceX programs (Starfall, Dragon, Starship, Starlink). As a technician on the soft goods team, you will have the opportunity to develop a diverse skill set, ranging from sewing and hardware installation to operating automated machinery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare for work via gathering and sorting materials and tools
• Handle a range of fabrics and materials with various properties (nylon, kevlar, zylon, spectra, teflon etc.)
• Cut and mark materials from templates and patterns to specified tolerances
• Follow written work instructions on computers, perform basic math and measurements with calibrated tools, and read engineering drawings to accurately assemble products
• Navigate through SpaceX’s online work order system, accurately clocking in and out of operations
• Install hardware such as pins, rivets, grommets, snaps, zippers, and fasteners
• Stitch components and materials by sewing machine (light, medium, heavy-duty) or by hand sewing
• Adjust settings on machines as needed by observing machine operation and detecting malfunctions/deviations
• Maintain quality by inspecting raw material for flaws and finished product for nonconformance
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs
• Work with engineering and supervision to resolve assembly problems and implement process improvements
• Ensure your workspace is maintained, cleaned, and organized every day
• Will adhere to safety and personal protection practices

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of hands-on work experience working in a manufacturing or production setting
• 1+ year of experience using workplace software (google workspace, Microsoft office, internal data or ticketing systems) in a professional, academic, or project setting

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years of professional sewing experience
• Experience as a seamster/seamstress/machinist in an industrial environment
• Experience in the automotive, aerospace, or marine upholstery trades
• Experience with multi-needle (two-needle, four-needle) and zig-zag machines
• Experience with automatic machines (bar tacking, pattern tacking)
• Experience following written technical instructions and working to specifications
• Experience creating and cutting different materials and fabrics

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work long hours (10+) and weekends/holidays as necessary
• Must be able to stand for extended periods - 8 hours minimum
• Must be willing to work all shifts and overtime as needed.
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affinitive Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].