Propulsion Technician Starship Propulsion – Level 4/5
Job Description
Job Detail
- Deliver state-of-the-art, high-quality turbomachinery assemblies for Starship and Super Heavy
- Collaborate with engineering and leadership to achieve SpaceX’s highest-yet component delivery rate in a reliable manner
- Maintain 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 by 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
- Grow your skillset (seal installation, assembly, soldering, pressurized testing, etc
- ) and expertise across products (pneumatic, electromechanical, and passive valves) while training peers in a fast-growing team
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency certificate - 5 years 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 - A&P license
- Lean manufacturing (5S) knowledge and experience
- High attention to detail in order to ensure safety and accuracy of testing procedures
- 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
- The 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
- High voltage testing knowledge
Additional Requirements
Estimated start time: 1st shit (5:00 AM) - Able to lift at least 25 lbs
- unassisted
Pay Range
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Propulsion Technician/Level 4: $36 - 00 – $43
- 00/hour
Propulsion Technician/Level 5: $41 - 00 – $51
- 00/hour
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and 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 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 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
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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex- com
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