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Propulsion Technician (Starship) - 2nd Shift

SpaceX· Starship Components Manufacturing
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Hawthorne, CA$23/hr - $27/hrfull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Propulsion Technician responsible for laser welding, mechanical assembly, and pressure testing of Starship and Super Heavy propulsion components. Focus on quality, safety, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration with engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver state-of-the-art, high-quality components for Starship and Super Heavy. Utilize laser welding skills with automated welding machine, and participate in mechanical assembly and pressure testing.
  • Maintain a safe, professional, and neat work area. Recommend changes to tooling, equipment, training, processes, and PPE to eliminate safety hazards.
  • Set the standard for a rigorous and efficient technician team by operating with high efficiency across a broad mix of products. Follow procedures, specs and test instructions; report daily work completion to peers/leadership.
  • Troubleshoot failure modes and work with engineering to solve technical problems. Provide recommendations to design/instructions/process to improve reliability, manufacturability, or rate of components.
  • Grow skillset (seal installation, assembly, laser welding, pneumatic pressure testing, etc.) and train peers in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • 1+ years of experience in fabrication, manufacturing/assembly, or testing.

Skills

Required:Laser weldingMechanical assemblyPressure testingTroubleshootingSafety awarenessDocumentation/communication

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Various discounts and perks
  • Potential for stock-based incentives
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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