Starshield Integration Tech (Level 4/5) - Aerospace Assembly

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 49,593 - 70,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical, vision, dental

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Integration Technician (STARSHIELD) - Level 4/5 in Hawthorne, CA. The role covers hardware assembly, integration, and testing of Starshield assemblies and satellites, requiring both mechanical and avionics skills and hands-on test/repair activities.

The position involves staging, setup, testing, and installation of flight hardware, with strong emphasis on precision tooling, procedures, and collaboration with production engineers to ensure timely, high-quality results.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 7+ years in structures, avionics, propulsion, or automotive hardware installation.
• 5+ years in electrical or mechanical test environment or installations.

Responsibilities

• Stage, set up, assemble, test and install flight hardware.
• Use precision calibrated tools including torque wrenches.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, manuals and reports.
• Collaborate with production engineers to document activities.
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specs.
• Support troubleshooting of hardware issues in real time.

Skills

Avionics integration

Mechanical assembly

Electrical testing

Blueprint reading

Tools handling

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Torque wrenches

Precision measuring instruments

Test equipment

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Integration Technician (STARSHIELD) - Level 4/5 in Hawthorne, CA. The role covers hardware assembly, integration, and testing of Starshield assemblies and satellites, requiring both mechanical and avionics skills and hands-on test/repair activities.

The position involves staging, setup, testing, and installation of flight hardware, with strong emphasis on precision tooling, procedures, and collaboration with production engineers to ensure timely, high-quality results.