BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of inspection or technician experience in an aerospace, military, or manufacturing environment
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Strong communication skills (written and oral)
- Senior Riggers License - FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) or Military Equivalent
- Experience with parachute systems (large or cargo canopies preferred, and/or pressure packing canopies)
- FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) airframe and powerplant (A&P) certificate
- Experience with textiles (cords, webbing, and tapes; broadcloths; thread)
- Experience in quality department or through quality training
- Knowledge of quality assurance principles, methods, and processes
- Experience with high-resolution photography
- Intermediate level skill with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Intermediate level skill with Windows operating systems
- Experience with hydraulic equipment and ovens
- Experience with hand tools
- Proficiency in other languages (Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work long hours and weekends/holidays as necessary
- Must be able to travel to remote sites as needed.
- Ability to pass Space Force and Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Parachute Rigger & Quality Specialist /Level 1: $23.00 - $31.00/hour
Parachute Rigger & Quality Specialist /Level 2: $28.00 - $37.50/hour
Parachute Rigger & Quality Specialist /Level 3: $33.00 - $43.00/hour
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 and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- 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 Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.