Launch Pad Technician

LAUNCH PAD TECHNICIAN - MULTIPLE SHIFTS

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform daily scheduled preventative maintenance or repairs of launch critical systems and components
• Provide feedback to leadership and engineering about launch pad systems and components
• Troubleshoot issues found during maintenance inspections of fluid and mechanical systems
• Follow standard practices and procedures needed to perform daily tasks
• Operate heavy machinery including forklifts and aerial platforms
• Work with a team of technicians to ensure every system is maintained with the highest level of quality to support 100% successful launch of a multi-million dollar launch vehicle
• Assist other technicians during launches with vehicle roll out, launch procedures, and post launch securing
• Assist fluids technicians during post launch pad refurbishments and modifications

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
• 1+ years of experience working with high pressure pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems
• Previous professional experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
• Previous professional experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex fluid and mechanical systems
• Ability to read, understand and follow detailed schematics, drawings, and instructions
• Ability to utilize precision measuring instruments
• Knowledge of different fittings such as natural pipe thread (NPT)
• Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Space Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Ability to work one of the following shifts consisting of 4 days and 12-hour shifts:
  • Day shift: 6:00am - 6:30pm
    • Thursday - Sunday, Friday - Monday, Saturday - Tuesday
  • Night Shift: 6:00pm - 6:30am
    • Thursday - Sunday, Friday - Monday, Saturday - Tuesday
• Ability to work at elevated heights
• Flexibility in work schedule, supporting all shifts/overtime, as necessary, to support business needs
• Candidate must be willing to work various shift schedules and overtime
• Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (up to 30 lbs)
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Work occasionally performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com.