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
Sew space suits from cut pieces and other flight soft goods to completion on industrial sewing machines
Assemble crew equipment and other parts for crewed flight
Maintain and adjust machine settings for optimal sewing quality
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
+ years of professional sewing experience in industrial apparel: manufacturing, aerospace soft goods, or theater/costume manufacturing
Experience working with technical fabrics and various types of bonding methodologies
What they're looking for
- Experience in seam sealing using an industrial hot air sealing machine
- Experience in working to aerospace manufacturing specifications and quality standards
- Able to stand for extended periods and work with a variety of chemicals
- Able to bend, kneel, balance, climb, stoop and crouch on a regular basis to: adjust settings on machinery and move materials and tools as needed
