Starship Propulsion Technician — Laser Weld & Assembly

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Propulsion Technician (Starship) in Hawthorne, CA to join the Propulsion Components team. You will perform laser welding, mechanical assembly and pressure testing of Starship and Super Heavy components, ensuring build quality and proper operation on the floor.

You will collaborate with engineers and leadership to maintain delivery rates, troubleshoot issues, update work instructions, and help train peers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• 1+ years of experience in fabrication/manufacturing/assembly or testing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality components for Starship and Super Heavy; use laser welding and assist in mechanical assembly and pressure testing.
• Collaborate with engineering and leadership to meet SpaceX component delivery targets.
• Maintain a safe, professional work area and recommend improvements to tooling, equipment, training, and processes to reduce hazards.
• Operate per procedures, specifications and test instructions; report daily work completion to peers/leadership.
• Troubleshoot failure modes with engineering; provide design/instruction/process feedback to improve reliability and manufacturability.
• Grow skills across products and train peers in a fast-growing environment.

Skills

Aerospace testing

Laser welding experience

High attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Mathematical problem solving

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Propulsion Technician (Starship) in Hawthorne, CA to join the Propulsion Components team. You will perform laser welding, mechanical assembly and pressure testing of Starship and Super Heavy components, ensuring build quality and proper operation on the floor.

You will collaborate with engineers and leadership to maintain delivery rates, troubleshoot issues, update work instructions, and help train peers in a fast-paced environment.