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Propulsion Technician (Starship)

SpaceX· Ship Final Integration
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Starbase, TXFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Propulsion technician responsible for assembly and testing of rocket hardware for Starship/Super-Heavy, with hands-on mechanical work, troubleshooting, and ability to work autonomously to schedules while maintaining safety and quality.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for maintaining a professional and neat work area, as well as maintaining tools, valves, tubes, and manifolds for advanced subassemblies
  • Responsible for staging, build, testing, install, and proofing of production advanced subassemblies for Starship/Super-Heavy
  • Verification of fluids and electrical connections using diagrams for advanced subassemblies for Starship/Super-Heavy propulsion systems
  • Perform testing and operate all testing equipment needed for pressurized checkouts and use computer network systems, as well as testing procedure as described in the test instruction
  • Accept or reject test units based on defined acceptance criteria, appropriately document and work with engineering to resolve non-conformances
  • Perform all work according to procedures, specifications and test instructions
  • Set-up and operate CNC rotary draw bending machines while conforming to tight tolerances
  • Set-up and operate of CNC tube cutting equipment

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing, automotive, or aerospace environment

Skills

Required:Mechanical knowledgeHands-on experienceTroubleshootingAutonomous work capabilityReading diagrams
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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