Launch Pad Technician (Starship Launch)

LAUNCH PAD TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP LAUNCH)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe, professional, and neat work area. Recommend changes to tooling, equipment, training, processes, and personal protective equipment to eliminate safety hazards
• Set the standard for a rigorous and efficient technician team, operating with high efficiency and utilization across a broad mix of products. Perform work according to procedures, specifications and test instructions, and communicate daily work completion to report to peers/leadership
• Troubleshoot failure modes and work directly with engineering to solve technical problems. Provide recommendations to design/instructions/process to improve reliability, manufacturability, or rate of components
• Demonstrates ability to trace a test a fluid system using schematics. Identifying the fluid and operating pressures the system is capable of
• Grow your skillset (seal installation, assembly, tube bending, pressurized testing, etc.) and expertise across products (pneumatic, electromechanical, and passive valves) while training peers in a fast-growing team
• Fabricate, maintain, troubleshoot, operate, and repair Launch and Test Support equipment/instrumentation as needed
• Bend and install stainless steel tubing used for hydraulic fluid and pneumatic lines for test
• Operate and maintain hardware including high pressure systems/pumps; and other ancillary equipment including pneumatic components
• Thorough understanding and use with Work Orders/EM’s
• Ability to navigate and understand functions within VISIO
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts when needed
• Demonstrates the correct way to install and torque pressurized fluid system fittings (ie. flanges, v‐ bands, graylok, etc.)
• Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot and repair any fluid system

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ year of experience working in a fabrication, manufacturing (assembly), or testing role

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Trained in assembly or testing of propulsion, aviation or automotive hardware
• Lean manufacturing (5S) knowledge and experience
• High attention to detail in order to ensure safety and accuracy of testing procedures
• Embodies team mentality; coachable and reliable
• Experience with pressure/temperature/flow measurement devices, and mechanical/electrical systems
• 3+ years of aerospace component testing experience
• Strong mathematical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Basic computer experience
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production teams at all levels of the business
• The ability to work autonomously or as part of a team to achieve inspiring production goals
• High pressure testing knowledge

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted
• Willing to travel up to 25%
• Ability to climb ladders and work in confined spaces
• Willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Launch Operations Technician / Level 1: $18.00/hour
Launch Operations Technician / Level 2: $23.00/hour
Launch Operations Technician / Level 3: $28.00/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.