Integration Technician (Fairings) - Multiple Shifts
SpaceXVandenberg, CAPosted 24 February 2026
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<div class="content-intro"><p>SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.</p></div><p><strong>INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN (FAIRINGS) - MULTIPLE SHIFTS</strong></p>
<p>Are you ready to ignite your career and propel humanity’s reach into the stars? At SpaceX, we’re on the hunt for driven, high-energy mechanical technicians to spearhead the refurbishment and rigorous testing of our Falcon 9 Fairings. Safety reigns supreme here, and it’s our unbreakable cornerstone as we push the boundaries of what’s possible. Dive into a dynamic, close-knit crew that’s shattering records and turning “impossible” into “routine.” Beyond the must-have skills outlined below, we’re seeking trailblazers who thrive on initiative, stay cool in the heat of high-pressure scenarios, and bring an unstoppable positive vibe to every challenge. From precision work on mission-critical flight hardware to rolling up your sleeves for hands-on grit, you’ll deliver flawless, hard-charging results with an eagle-eye focus on quality while driving process improvements to save costs.</p>
<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Provide daily support to fairing team on both new production and flight-proven fairings</li>
<li>Hands-on operations with both large as well as small, fragile assemblies</li>
<li>Install spacecraft hardware in a highly detailed and quality manner which includes:
<ul>
<li>Removal, repair and installation of harnessing</li>
<li>Removal, repair and installation of thermal protective fairing skin</li>
<li>Removal and installation of avionics boxes</li>
<li>Removal and installation of propulsion fluid systems</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Work on the cutting edge of reusable rocket technology as you develop methods for rapid and reliable processing and reuse of fairings recovered from the edge of space</li>
<li>Execute procedures for the checkout of SpaceX flight hardware and ground support equipment</li>
<li>Quickly become an expert at using various mechanical tools without instruction</li>
<li>Maintain and install fluid system components from a schematic or drawing including parachutes, pistons, ball and check valves, pressure regulators and gauges, etc.</li>
<li>Provide support as needed to the following efforts: operations in 100,000 class or better clean rooms; Starlink satellite integration, fairing refurbishment and reuse, new production fairing processing and customer payload integration</li>
<li>Work with a team of technicians and engineers to ensure systems and mechanical equipment is refurbished with the highest level of quality to support the successful launch of our multi-million dollar launch vehicle</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>High school diploma or equivalency certificate</li>
<li>2+ years of hands on experience in assembly, test, maintenance, repair and/or installation, OR a certificate from an accredited trade skills program</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Associate degree in aerospace technology or equivalent area of study</li>
<li>Proficiency in or hands-on experience with one or more of the following; launch vehicle or spacecraft integration, operations in 100,000 class or better clean room, test operations with gases/fluids, data acquisition setup and field measurements</li>
<li>Professional experience interpreting technical data</li>
<li>Experience working with composites</li>
<li>Knowledge of pressure, temperature and flow measurement devices</li>
<li>Experience working at a rocket launch or manufacturing facility</li>
<li>Experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex fluid and mechanical systems</li>
<li>Military aviation experience as a propulsion or airframe technician</li>
<li>Skill in operating and manipulati ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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