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Development Test Technician (Starship Mechanisms) - Level 4/5

SpaceX· Hawthorne - Development Test
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Hawthorne, CA$36k - $43kfull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Development test operations for Starship mechanisms in an fast-paced R&D setting. Supports fabrication, assembly, and operation of test stands/equipment with test engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Fabricate metallic piece parts to print using machine shop equipment: mill, lathe, etc
  • Assemble test equipment to print, including on-assembly fabrication operations: precision match drilling, welding, riveting, etc
  • Assemble large mechanical assemblies that require strategic part manipulation and heavy lift operations and equipment
  • Fabricate and assemble high-pressure pneumatic and hydraulic fluid systems, including bending/flaring/assembling of stainless steel and flexible tubing

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical fabrication

Skills

Required:Reading mechanical and engineering drawings with tolerances (including GD&T)Reading fluid/electrical schematicsMechanical hand tools
Nice to have:AN, MS, MP, and Swagelok fluid connectionsCryogenic systems (gaseous and liquid)Electrical components and systemsLifting, rigging, and preparing for heavy crane operations

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives, including company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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