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Soft Goods Technician, Sewer (Starfall)

SpaceX· Bloomfield Technicians
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Bloomfield, CTFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

SpaceX seeks a Soft Goods Technician in Bloomfield, CT to produce specialized fabric products (e.g., parachutes, modulators, protective and insulative covers) for Starfall, Dragon, Starship, Starlink. Responsibilities span sewing, hardware installation, and operating automated machinery with exposure to varied fabrics and strict quality and safety practices.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare for work via gathering and sorting materials and tools
  • Handle fabrics and materials with varying properties (nylon, kevlar, zylon, spectra, teflon, etc.)
  • Cut and mark materials from templates and patterns to specified tolerances
  • Follow written work instructions, perform basic math and measurements with calibrated tools, and read engineering drawings
  • Navigate SpaceX’s online work order system and clock in/out
  • Install hardware such as pins, rivets, grommets, snaps, zippers, and fasteners
  • Stitch components and materials by sewing machine (light/medium/heavy-duty) or hand sewing
  • Adjust machine settings by observing operation and detecting malfunctions
  • Maintain quality by inspecting raw materials for flaws and finished products for nonconformance
  • Document actions by completing production and quality logs
  • Collaborate with engineering and supervision to resolve assembly problems and implement improvements
  • Maintain, clean, and organize workspace daily
  • Adhere to safety and personal protection practices

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency
  • 1+ years hands-on experience in manufacturing or production
  • 1+ year experience using workplace software (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, internal data or ticketing systems)

Skills

Required:SewingPattern and template cuttingReading engineering drawingsQuality inspectionHardware installation
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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