BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or 4+ years of experience working in an aerospace manufacturing technician, planning, or direct support role
- 1+ years of experience creating and/or working with manufacturing planning, or build process instructions
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, or science
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing and process planning role
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Capable of solving complex manufacturing problems on schedule with little to no supervision as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience communicating with external and internal stakeholders
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Solid understanding of spacecraft integration processes including avionics, propulsion systems, and mechanical integration
- Data analysis skills in Excel, VBA, and/or SQL
- Knowledge of pressure, temperature and flow measurement devices
- Experience taking products through development cycle to full volume production
- Experience with design for manufacturability and assembly
- Experience with Siemens NX (UG), Teamcenter CAD, and PDM systems
- Experience with process development, facility and line layouts
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing Tools, PFMEA, Value Chain Mapping, Kanban, OEE and 5S
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed up to 12 hours a day
- Ability to stand for extended periods – 8 hours minimum
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
- Must be willing to travel up to 5%
- Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 200 feet)
- Ability to work in confined spaces
- Willing to work in an outdoor environment exposed to heat, cold, and rain
- Willing to work in an environment exposed to fumes, odors, and noise
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Build Specialist/Level 1: $28.00/hour
Build Specialist/Level 2: $32.00/hour
Build Specialist/Level 3: $36.00/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.