SpaceX · 11 hours ago
Integration Specialist – Ground Support Equipment (Falcon)
Vandenberg, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$33/hr - $52.75/hr
3+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration. They are seeking an Integration Specialist to support the Ground Support Equipment Engineering Team in ensuring high uptime for critical equipment and refining manufacturing processes.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support Stage 1, Stage 2, Fairing, and launch site payload operations, from Dockside to Launch, with a focus on vehicle interface tooling for structural and fluid connections
Perform continuing engineering and production support of ground support equipment to support a 99%+ uptime to support flight hardware integration activities
Support dispositions of non-conforming hardware on the production floor and drive root cause analysis & solution implementation while ensuring design integrity, product quality, and uptime
Use hand calculations, finite element analyses (FEA), and computer-aided designs (CAD) to ensure all hardware meets or exceeds internal and customer requirements
Drive non-conformances into actionable items and system improvements, including improving standard rework and acceptance criteria
Monitor and participate in ground system build and test, hands-on in the field, alongside skilled technician teams
Generate process planning which targets reducing technician labor hours, and required engineering overhead, while also ensuring the process and work instructions adhere to the approved SpaceX build reliability standards
Work closely with the technician team to identify and resolve process and work instruction problems in the GSE shop as well as working to optimize the layout/flow of the shop floor
Interface and collaborate with engineers and highly skilled technicians to streamline GSE maintenance and eliminate unnecessary scope, downtime, and blockers
This team also supports every flight inspection, refurbishment operations for all the umbilicals for pad operations
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testing
Ability to pass Vandenberg Space Force Base background check
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as required
Occasional travel may be required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
2+ years of experience in a technical production environment
Excellent written and oral communication, especially translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences including written and visual instructions
Hands-on experience working with, troubleshooting, and/or designing complex fluid systems that involve pressure vessels, filters, pressure relief valves, manual valves, regulators, and gauges
Capable of solving complex manufacturing problems on schedule with little to no supervision as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
Experience with NX/Teamcenter designing parts and assemblies
Experience with CAD and FEA software packages (can be in a professional, academic, entrepreneurial, or hobby setting)
Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging environment
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
Access to a 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
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
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Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
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CFO
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