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Structures Technician (Dragon)

SpaceX· Dragon Production - Mechanical Subassemblies
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Hawthorne, CA$23/hr - $38/hrFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Structures Technician (Dragon) at SpaceX, Hawthorne, CA. Responsible for modification, repair, assembly, and installation of rocket and spacecraft components, with strict adherence to drawings and QA standards across multiple fabrication and assembly steps.

Responsibilities

  • Modification, repair, assembly, and installation of the rocket and spacecraft.
  • Use tooling holes, pilot holes, or by hand (as required), per drawing or tooling instructions.
  • Align parts and secure in place using clecos or tooling/hand clamps.
  • Check for good edge margins and alignment.
  • 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.
  • Set countersinking tools to proper depth as required.
  • 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 and unload ovens to bond detail parts to assemblies.
  • Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in approved manner.
  • 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.
  • Install 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).
  • 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 mechanical/electrical assembly experience.

Skills

Required:Technical drawing interpretationHand and power tool proficiencyMeasurement and alignmentFastener installation

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives, including company stock or long-term cash awards.
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Short and long-term disability insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Various other discounts and perks.
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year.
  • Paid sick leave as per company policy.
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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