Space Suit Sewer: Precision Flight Gear Technician

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 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.