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Integration Technician (F9 Booster & Fairings) - Multiple Shifts

SpaceX· West Coast Recovery Technicians
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Hybrid (Long Beach, CA)$23/hr - $38/hrFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Technician role focused on booster processing, lifting, testing, and ground operations at the Port of Long Beach to prepare Falcon 9 first stage boosters for transport and launch campaigns.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and maintain ground support equipment used to perform booster lifting/transit operations
  • Perform high-pressure operations on a powered and unpowered booster
  • Carefully execute large-scale, critical lifts involving flight hardware
  • Proficiently use various mechanical tools and heavy machinery
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and install both fluid and electromechanical components from a schematic or drawing
  • Complete tasks related to site preventative maintenance in accordance with the asset management system
  • Work closely with engineers and leadership to develop and implement operational improvements focused on driving takt times down and ease of repeatability
  • Rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
  • Play a critical role in coordinated launch vehicle movements and integrated pressurized ground operations
  • Support dockside recovery vessel maintenance as needed

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of hands-on experience in assembly, testing, maintenance, repair, or installation, OR a certificate from an accredited trade skills program OR experience working at a SpaceX site in a manufacturing, maintenance, testing, or materials management function

Skills

Required:Ground handling and lifting operationsMechanical tools and heavy machineryElectrical and fluid systems maintenance
Nice to have:Documentation and asset managementCommunication and collaborationESD environment experience

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • 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 and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave under company policy
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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