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SpaceX · 9 hours ago

Integration Technician, Mission Management (1st Shift)

SpaceX is actively developing technologies for human life on Mars. The Integration Technician will provide daily support to the payload integration technician team and work with engineers to ensure the safe and reliable integration and launch of customer payloads.

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Responsibilities

Provide daily support to the payload integration technician team working on customer payload integration
Join a highly skilled team of technicians to integrate and launch customer payloads with world class customer service
Navigate through hardware receiving, checkouts, processing of SpaceX flight hardware and ground support equipment, as well as integration of commercial/government spacecraft
Work with a team engineers and technicians to ensure systems and mechanical equipment is built safely and reliably to support the successful launch of high value satellites and critical government assets to orbit or beyond

Qualification

Launch vehicle integrationClean room operationsTechnical drawings comprehensionData acquisition setupMicrosoft Office SuiteMechanical technician experienceSafety adherenceManual dexterityAerospace industry experienceWritten communicationOral communicationTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of professional experience working in a technical, hands-on capacity
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenburg
Must be willing to travel to other launch sites or customer facilities – up to 15%
Must be willing to work overtime to support launch and critical project timelines, flexibility required
Ability to work at elevated heights or on ladders – up to 100 ft
Ability to perform the following functions: standing, lifting, pushing, and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs.)
Willing to work in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
Willing to work in a clean room with hair, face, and shoe covers

Preferred

Experience with one or more of the following: launch vehicle/spacecraft integration, operations in 100,000 class or better clean rooms, test operations with gases/fluids, and/or data acquisition setup and field measurements
Experience in written and oral communication with meticulous attention to detail and an emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and adherence to corporate policies and standards
Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere
Experience reading/understanding technical drawings, manuals, and reports
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience working in a clean room environment
Ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance
Ability to work well in a team environment
Ability to work with a wide range of people across multiple organizations, including mission management, customers, and vendors
5+ years of experience as a technician in a mechanical capacity
Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
Experience operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity
Experience in the aviation, aerospace, or automotive industry

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
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and 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 is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.78B
Key Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-12Secondary Market
2025-09-10Secondary Market
2025-08-13Secondary Market· $10M

Leadership Team

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Bret Johnsen
CFO
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Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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