Space Suit Sewer

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Comprehensive medical coverage

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Space Suit Sewer to craft space suits and crew equipment for our future missions. You will sew, assemble and adjust components on industrial machines to meet stringent aerospace standards.

Responsibilities include sewing space suit parts, assembling crew equipment, and maintaining equipment settings; candidates should have high school diploma and 5+ years of professional sewing experience in relevant industries; excellent attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 5+ years of professional sewing experience in industrial apparel manufacturing, aerospace soft goods, or theater/costume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Sew space suits from cut pieces and other flight soft goods to completion on industrial sewing machines.
• Assemble crew equipment and other parts for crewed flight.
• Maintain and adjust machine settings for optimal sewing quality.

Skills

Sewing

Industrial fabrics

Bonding methods

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Industrial 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.

SPACE SUIT SEWER

As a space suit sewer at SpaceX, you will contribute to history by creating space suits for our future missions. You will create space suits and crew equipment that are designed with three main goals: to be comfortable, functional and have an innovative design.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sew space suits from cut pieces and other flight soft goods to completion on industrial sewing machines
• Assemble crew equipment and other parts for crewed flight
• Maintain and adjust machine settings for optimal sewing quality

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of professional sewing experience inindustrial apparel manufacturing, aerospace soft goods, or theater/costume manufacturing

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with technical fabrics and various types of bonding methodologies
• Experience in seam sealing using an industrial hot air sealing machine
• Experience in working to aerospace manufacturing specifications and quality standards

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to stand for extended periods and work with a variety of chemicals
• Able to bend, kneel, balance, climb, stoop and crouch on a regular basis to adjust settings on machinery and move materials and tools as needed
• Able to work extended hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Level I: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00/per year

Level II: $88,000.00 - $105,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

• 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 Affinity Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail].

As set forth in SpaceX’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.