Propulsion Technician (Starship)New$48K–$56K

The opportunity

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

What you'll do

  • Deliver state-of-the-art, high-quality components for Starship and Super: Heavy. Utilize your laser welding skills with our automated laser welding machine, and be part of the mechanical assembly and pressure testing process

  • Collaborate with engineering and leadership to achieve SpaceX’s 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, laser welding, pneumatic: pressure testing, etc.) and expertise across products while training peers in a fast-growing environment

What they're looking for

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • + years of experience working in a fabrication, manufacturing/assembly, or testing role
  • Experience in weld preparation
  • Trained in assembly or testing of propulsion, aviation or automotive hardware