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SpaceX · 1 day ago

Propulsion Technician (COPV) - Multiple Shifts

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$31/hr - $38/hr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration, aiming to enable human life on Mars. The Propulsion Technician is responsible for the assembly and testing of rocket hardware, requiring mechanical knowledge and hands-on experience while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Clean tools, valves, and regulators, and maintain a professional and neat work area

Stage, install, set up, test, and de-stage engines

Troubleshoot engines and cell systems

Operate test cell instrumentation and use computer network systems, as well as test units, as described in the test instruction

Accept or reject test units based on calculated test data and results

Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions

Qualification

Propulsion engines experienceA&P licenseMechanical systems knowledgePressure measurement devicesTemperature measurement devicesFlow measurement devicesBasic computer skillsProblem solving skillsDecision making skillsWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skillsTeamwork ability

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

1+ years of experience in a manufacturing, military, maintenance or automotive environment OR a certificate from an accredited trade school/program

Must be able to work one of the following shifts: + Monday to Friday: 5:00am – 3:30pm + Monday to Friday: 3:00pm – 1:00am + Friday to Monday: 6:00am – 6:00pm

Able to lift a min. of 25 lbs. unassisted

Able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min

Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces

Preferred

Experience staging, installing, removing and de-staging propulsion engines

A&P license

2+ years of experience working on aircraft or rocket engines

5+ years of aerospace engines experience

Knowledge of pressure, temperature and flow measurement devices; mechanical and electrical systems; and/or propulsion engines

Strong mathematical, basic computer, problem solving and decision making skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet aggressive schedules

Ability to operate and understand readouts on standard cell instrumentation: CRT screens, Daytronic vibration analyzer, and make full use of computer network systems