Turbomachinery Assembly Technician Starship Propulsion - Level 45
Turbomachinery Assembly Technician Starship Propulsion - Level 45
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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 ofenabling human life on Mars.
TURBOMACHINERY ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN STARSHIP PROPULSION LEVEL 4/5
The Starship technician team serve as hardware build and test experts for the turbomachinery components within Starship gasifier a turbomachinery system that provides increased performance and operational capability to Starship and Super Heavy. You will build and test turbomachinery assemblies for maximum reliability that need to perform in extreme dynamic environments. As a technician you will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of build quality ensuring your work scope is performed correctly you will partner with engineers on the floor to develop the gasifier production system. Technicians in this role will be capable of understanding component functionality to be able to assist in troubleshooting or recognizing potential hazards/issues before they occur and helping to update work instructions/processes to reduce future issues and increase personnel safety.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Deliver stateoftheart highquality turbomachinery assemblies for Starship and Super Heavy. Collaborate with engineering and leadership to achieve SpaceXs highestyet 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 soldering pressurized testing etc. and expertise across products (pneumatic electromechanical and passive valves) while training peers in a fastgrowing team
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 5 years of experience working in a fabrication manufacturing/assembly or testing role
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Trained in assembly or testing of propulsion aviation or automotive hardware
- A&P license
- Lean manufacturing 5S) knowledge and experience
- High attention to detail in order to ensure safety and accuracy of testing procedures
- Experience with pressure/temperature/flow measurement devices and mechanical/electrical systems
- 3 years of aerospace component testing experience
- Strong mathematical problemsolving and decisionmaking skills. Basic computer experience
- The ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production teams at all levels of the business
- The ability to work autonomously or as part of a team to achieve inspiring production goals
- High pressure testing knowledge
- High voltage testing knowledge
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Estimated start time: 1st 5:00 AM)
- Able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Propulsion Technician/Level 4: $35.00 $43.00/hour
Propulsion Technician/Level 5: $40.00 $50.00/hour
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations: jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short and longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
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 SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Hourly
