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INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN (F9 BOOSTER & FAIRINGS) - MULTIPLE SHIFTS
The Falcon Recovery team is looking for motivated technicians to support Booster processing at the Port of Long Beach. This team receives, processes, and hands over Falcon 9 First Stage Boosters from the Recovery team to the Vandenberg Refurb team. In this role, you will perform flight-level quality processing to get the vehicle safe and ready for transport out of the Port of Long Beach. The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors and being hands-on with the vehicle. If you have a keen eye for quality, follow documented instructions on flight hardware, and enjoy working with a waterfront view, this position is for you!
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Prepare and maintain ground support equipment used to perform booster lifting/transit operations
Perform high-pressure operations on a powered and unpowered booster
Carefully execute large-scale, critical lifts involving flight hardware
Proficiently use various mechanical tools and heavy machinery
Maintain, troubleshoot, and install both fluid and electromechanical components from a schematic or drawing
Complete tasks related to site preventative maintenance in accordance with the asset management system
Work closely with engineers and leadership to develop and implement operational improvements focused on driving takt times down and ease of repeatability
Rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
Play a critical role in coordinated launch vehicle movements and integrated pressurized ground operations
Support dockside recovery vessel maintenance as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ years of hands-on experience in assembly, testing, maintenance, repair, or installation, OR a certificate from an accredited trade skills program OR experience working at a SpaceX site in a manufacturing, maintenance, testing, or materials management function
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Airframe & Powerplant license
Strong written and oral communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Experience working in an ESD-sensitive environment
Knowledge of pressure, temperature, and flow measurement devices
Experience maintaining a propulsion test stand in the aerospace industry
Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
Military aviation experience as a propulsion or airframe technician
Proficient in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity
Experience with forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment
Familiarity with calibrated measurement devices including load cells, multimeters, calipers, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and micrometers
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work all shift times, overtime, and weekends as needed
Day shift: Begins at 7 am initially, eventually transitioning to 6 am.
Night shift: Begins at 2 pm initially, eventually transitioning to 5 pm.
Ability to pass an Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base
Work schedule varies depending on site operational needs, and flexibility is required
Must be able to lift to 35 lbs. unassisted
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Must be able to work at elevated heights (up to 300 feet), including the use of ladders and aerial boom lifts
Must be willing to operate heavy machinery
Must be able to work in confined spaces
Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain,…