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Structures Technician (Starship)

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

About the role

Structures Technician responsible for assembling, modifying, repairing, and testing rocket and spacecraft structures and components for Starship, including sheet metal fabrication, fastening, drilling, and quality checks.

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
  • Facilitate and perform component and assemblies testing operations on rocket and spacecraft structures, components and subcomponents
  • 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
  • Disassemble parts and deburr holes to prepare for fasteners
  • Use solvents to clean surfaces prior to sealing or assembly
  • Apply sealant, Alodine, primer, adhesives, special finishes
  • Load, lift and unload parts with 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 to ensure it matches drawings

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:Reading engineering drawings and blueprints
Nice to have:drilling, reaming, honing and/or countersinkingUse of hand tools and precision measuring toolsAbility to visualize 3D from 2DBasic arithmetic

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Discounts and other perks
  • Up to 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave per company policy
  • Stock-based incentives and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) eligibility
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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