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Integration Technician (Fairings) - Multiple Shifts
at SpaceX
Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA
Posted: 4-19-2025
Maintenance, Repair, and Installation
$66,300/year
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About this Career
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Skills
Torque Wrench, Pistons, Propulsion, Refurbishment, Mechanical Systems, Spacecraft, Multimeters, Aviation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Mechanical Tools, Microsoft Outlook, Heavy Equipment, Composite Materials, Valves (Piping), Calipers, Operations, Launch Vehicle Systems, Avionics, Lifting Ability, Power Tool Operation, Depth Gauges, Overhead Crane Operation, Data Acquisition, Test Operations, Micrometer, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Microsoft Excel, Machinery, Pressure Regulator, Fine Motor Skills, Aerospace Technology, Cleanrooms
Job Description
- Multiple Shifts SpaceX
- 3.6 Vandenberg AFB, CA Job Details $22.00
- $41.
INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN
(FAIRINGS)•MULTIPLE SHIFTS 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 SpaceX 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 vehicleBASIC 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 programPREFERRED 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 rooms; 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 Ability to work one of the following shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed:Day Shift:
Monday- Friday 6:00am
- 4:30pm
Night Shift:
Monday- Friday 5:00pm
- 3:30am Must be willing to travel (approximately 10%) to other work sites as necessary Ability to lift 35 lbs.
- heat, cold, rain, ice Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors and noise
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay range: Integration Technician/Level 1: $22.00- $29.75/hour Integration Technician/Level 2: $27.50
- $35.75/hour Integration Technician/Level 3: $33.00
- $41.
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 here. 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 .Other Job Posting Details
Salary
Minimum
Maximum
$45,760/yr
$86,840/yr