Remote Launch Operations Technician

Summary

Join SpaceX as a Launch Operations Technician - Night Shift (Starship) and contribute to enabling human life on Mars. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for integrating secondary structure, avionics, and stage propulsion components into the vehicle's primary structure. With a focus on mechanical integration skills and pneumatic checkout activity, this role requires hands-on operations with large and small fragile assemblies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of professional propulsion, mechanical, automotive, electrical, or avionics hardware installation experience (experience from a 2+ year technical college program counts)

Responsibilities

• Stage, set up, assemble, test, and install flight hardware
• Use precision calibrated tools
• Provide hands-on operations with both large and small fragile assemblies
• Oversee heavy rigging for large assemblies
• Operate personnel platforms (boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.)
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions
• Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions
• Use various mechanical tools without prior instruction
• Collaborate with production engineers to develop and document integration processes
• Ensure all production services are performed on time, safely, and in a professional manner
• Perform fluids and pneumatic testing

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license
• Experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military, or other high-reliability operating environment
• Experience with forklifts, cranes, and heavy transport equipment
• Knowledge of pressure, temperature, and flow measurement devices, mechanical and electrical systems, and propulsion engines
• Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Proficient with computers and the ability to use MS Office
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Benefits

• Pay range: Launch Operations Technician / Level 1: $20.00/hour, Launch Operations Technician / Level 2: $25.00/hour, Launch Operations Technician / Level 3: $30.00/hour
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year