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Structures Technician (Starship) - 2nd Shift

SpaceX· Starship Mechanisms Technicians
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Hawthorne, CA$23/hr - $27/hrfull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Structures Technician responsible for modifying, repairing, assembling, and testing rocket and spacecraft structures (Starship) on 2nd shift in Hawthorne, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Modify, repair, assemble, and install rocket and spacecraft components and subcomponents
  • Align parts and secure in place using clecos or tooling/hand clamps
  • Operate and utilize sheet metal manufacturing equipment such as CNCs, brake presses, and rollers
  • Operate and utilize advanced manufacturing equipment such as robots, welders, and manufacturing software
  • Perform routine maintenance procedures for up keep on tooling and equipment as required
  • Install mechanical fasteners in correct sequence per drawing, using correct tools (e.g., rivet gun and bucking bar, drill motor, power screwdriver, C-squeeze, ratchet wrench, nut runner)
  • Facilitate and perform component and assemblies testing operations on rocket and spacecraft structures, components and subcomponents (Pressurized testing, cycle testing, fatigue testing, etc.)
  • Shim and/or trim parts as required
  • Select drill bits, reamers and/or countersinking tools for pilot and full-size holes
  • Locate, drill pilot holes using drill motor and proper size drill bit(s)
  • Drill, ream, countersink full size holes in parts/assemblies, in proper sequence and to correct size using drill motor
  • Disassemble parts and deburr holes using chip chasers, deburring tools, and files to prepare for installation of fasteners
  • Use solvents to clean surfaces prior to sealing or assembly
  • Apply sealant, Alodine, primer, adhesives, special finishes
  • Load, lift and unload parts with use of cranes, forklifts, and custom tools
  • Determine and obtain correct type and size fasteners
  • Cold work holes to prepare for close tolerance fastener installation
  • Install bushings into housings using arbor press and/or hydraulic puller
  • Apply liquid nitrogen to facilitate installation of bushings
  • Check work after completion of each operation in job and/or completed job to ensure it is complete per drawing

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of experience in hardware assembly, test, maintenance, material handling, and/or installation; OR certificate from an accredited trade skills program in A&P, manufacturing, and/or electronics

Skills

Required:Drilling, reaming, honing and/or countersinking straight and close tolerance holesReading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications
Nice to have:Use of hand tools and power tools3D visualization and interpretation of technical notesBasic arithmeticLayout and dimensional checkingEngineering drawings interpretation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • paid sick leave
  • employee stock purchase plan (discount)
  • stock options or long-term incentives (may vary)
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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