Propulsion Technician (Starship) - Level 4/5 Verified today
About the Role
The Propulsion Components team develops advanced spacecraft and launch vehicle components. As a technician, you will be a hardware build and test expert for compensator designs integrated into Starship and Super Heavy Booster propulsion systems. You will work with laser welding, mechanical assembly, and pressure testing in a fast-paced environment.
You will maintain high build quality standards, ensure tests run correctly, and interface directly with engineers on the floor. You will understand component functionality to troubleshoot issues, recognize potential hazards, and help update work instructions and processes to improve safety and reduce future problems.
Your Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality components for Starship and Super Heavy using laser welding, mechanical assembly, and pressure testing
- Collaborate with engineering and leadership to achieve component delivery rates reliably
- Maintain a safe, professional, and neat work area. Recommend changes to tooling, equipment, training, processes, and PPE to eliminate hazards
- Set standards for efficiency and utilization across a broad mix of products. Perform work to procedures and specifications, and communicate daily work completion to peers and leadership
- Troubleshoot failure modes and work with engineering to solve technical problems. Provide recommendations to improve reliability, manufacturability, and component rate
- Grow your skillset in seal installation, assembly, laser welding, and pneumatic pressure testing. Train peers in a fast-growing environment
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 6+ years of experience in fabrication, manufacturing/assembly, or testing
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Weld preparation experience
- Assembly or testing of propulsion, aviation, or automotive hardware
- A&P license
- Lean manufacturing (5S) knowledge and experience
- High attention to detail in safety and accuracy of testing procedures
- Experience with pressure, temperature, and flow measurement devices and mechanical/pneumatic systems
- 5+ years of aerospace component testing experience
- 5+ years working on aircraft, rocket engines, or high-performance cars
- Strong mathematical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Basic computer experience
- Effective communication (verbal and written) with engineering and production teams
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team to achieve production goals
- High pressure testing knowledge
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work 1st shift (5:00 AM to 3:30 PM) or 2nd shift (3:30 PM to 2:00 AM), overtime, and weekends as needed
- Ability to lift at least 30 lbs unassisted
- Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
Compensation
Level 4: $36.00 to $43.00 per hour
Level 5: $41.00 to $51.00 per hour
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is part of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will receive comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You will accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.