Integration Technician; Fairings - Night Shift

Position: Integration Technician (Fairings) - Night Shift
Space

X was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN (FAIRINGS) - NIGHT SHIFT

Are you ready to ignite your career and propel humanity's reach into the stars? At Space

X, we're on the hunt for driven, high-energy mechanical technicians to spearhead the refurbishment and rigorous testing of our Falcon 9 Fairings. Safety reigns supreme here, and it's our unbreakable cornerstone as we push the boundaries of what's possible. Dive into a dynamic, close-knit crew that's shattering records and turning "impossible" into "routine." Beyond the must-have skills outlined below, we're seeking trailblazers who thrive on initiative, stay cool in the heat of high-pressure scenarios, and bring an unstoppable positive vibe to every challenge.

From precision work on mission-critical flight hardware to rolling up your sleeves for hands-on grit, you'll deliver flawless, hard-charging results with an eagle-eye focus on quality while driving process improvements to save costs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Provide daily support to fairing team on both new production and flight-proven fairings

* Hands-on operations with both large as well as small, fragile assemblies

* Install spacecraft hardware in a highly detailed and quality manner which includes:

* Removal, repair and installation of harnessing

* Removal, repair and installation of thermal protective fairing skin

* Removal and installation of avionics boxes

* Removal and installation of propulsion fluid systems

* Work on the cutting edge of reusable rocket technology as you develop methods for rapid and reliable processing and reuse of fairings recovered from the edge of space

* Execute procedures for the checkout of Space

X flight hardware and ground support equipment

* Quickly become an expert at using various mechanical tools without instruction

* Maintain and install fluid system components from a schematic or drawing including parachutes, pistons, ball and check valves, pressure regulators and gauges, etc.

* Provide support as needed to the following efforts: operations in 100,000 class or better clean rooms;
Starlink satellite integration, fairing refurbishment and reuse, new production fairing processing and customer payload integration

* Work with a team of technicians and engineers to ensure systems and mechanical equipment is refurbished with the highest level of quality to support the successful launch of our multi-million dollar launch vehicle

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

* High school diploma or equivalency certificate

* 2+ years of hands on experience in assembly, test, maintenance, repair and/or installation, OR a certificate from an accredited trade skills program

PREFERRED

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

* Associate degree in aerospace technology or equivalent area of study

* Proficiency in or hands-on experience with one or more of the following; launch vehicle or spacecraft integration, operations in 100,000 class or better clean room, test operations with gases/fluids, data acquisition setup and field measurements

* Professional experience interpreting technical data

* Experience working with composites

* Knowledge of pressure, temperature and flow measurement devices

* Experience working at a rocket launch or manufacturing facility

* Experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex fluid and mechanical systems

* Military aviation experience as a propulsion or airframe technician

* Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity

* Experience working in a clean room environment

* Experience with forklifts and overhead cranes

* Familiarity with calibrated measurement devices including load cells, multimeters, calipers, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and micrometers

* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Ability to pass Space Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base

* Ability to work night shift, overtime, and weekends as…