Propulsion Technician (Starship)

Hawthorne, CAfull time

On Site

mid

H1B: no

SpaceX The Propulsion Technician is responsible for laser welding, mechanical assembly, and pressure testing of components for Starship and Super Heavy Booster propulsion systems. This role involves maintaining build quality, troubleshooting, and collaborating with engineers to improve processes and safety.

Responsibilities

Deliver state-of-the-art, high-quality components for Starship and Super Heavy. Utilize your laser welding skills with our automated laser welding machine, and be part of the mechanical assembly and pressure testing process
Collaborate with engineering and leadership to achieve SpaceX’s 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, laser welding, pneumatic pressure testing, etc.) and expertise across products while training peers in a fast-growing environment

Qualification

Experience in weld preparationStrong mathematical

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
6+ years of experience working in a fabrication, manufacturing/assembly, or testing role

Preferred

Experience in weld preparation
Trained in assembly or testing of propulsion, aviation or automotive hardware
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/pneumatic systems
5+ years of aerospace component testing experience
5+ years of experience working on aircrafts, rocket engines, or high performance cars
Strong mathematical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills