Propulsion Technician (Falcon Valves) jobs in United States
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SpaceX · 3 months ago

Propulsion Technician (Falcon Valves)

positionHawthorne, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$23/hr - $38/hr
date1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Propulsion Technician will be responsible for building and testing valves, regulators, and actuators, ensuring high standards of build quality, and collaborating with engineers to maintain safety and efficiency in operations.

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Responsibilities

Build and test valves, regulators, and actuators
Use precision tools to measure and verify parts tolerances
Ensure the safety of daily operations by maintaining a high attention to detail
Collaborate and cooperate with team members to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly targets
Maintain a professional and neat work area
Perform work according to procedures, specifications and test instructions
Record daily work completion accurately to report to the lead technician

Qualification

Hardware assemblyTestingMaintenanceUse of precision toolsBasic computer skillsTechnical aptitudeCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ years of experience in hardware assembly, test, maintenance, material handling, and/or installation; OR certificate from an accredited trade skills program in A&P, manufacturing, and/or electronics
Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed
Able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted

Preferred

Knowledge of basic hand tools, calibrated equipment such as torque wrenches, dial calipers, multimeters
Experience in automotive, power sports, diesel/ industrial technologies, aerospace or similar industry
Experience with basic shop tools such as lathes, hydraulic press, drills, inspection tools
Ability to read digital/ analog tooling (e.g. torque wrench, pressure gauges, and calipers)
Strong technical aptitude/ ability to problem solve and corroborate ideas to deal with day to day challenges
Ability to learn how things work and why they need to perform as intended, and follow safety procedures
Basic computer skills, strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short & long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year

Company

SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
dateFounded in 2002
location
Hawthorne, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.spacex.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.78B
Key Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team

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Bret Johnsen
CFO
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Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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