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SpaceX · 13 hours ago

Launch Pad Technician (Falcon) - Multiple Shifts

Cape Canaveral, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

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. The Launch Pad Technician will perform maintenance and repairs on launch critical systems and support launch operations to ensure successful missions.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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 a 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

Qualification

High pressure systemsFluid systems maintenanceMechanical systems troubleshootingAerospace technology degreePrecision measuring instrumentsMicrosoft Office proficiencyTeam collaborationAdaptabilityAttention to detail

Required

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

Ability to pass Air 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 or Night Shift: 6:00pm - 6:30am

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

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