SpaceX
Aerospace & DefenseDirect Greenhouse career site

Avionics Technician (Falcon & Dragon)

Pay
$22 – $35 per hour
Location
Hawthorne, CA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Experience
1+ year
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Listed
31 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • wire harness fabrication
  • electro-mechanical assembly
  • work instruction interpretation

Also useful

  • ERP systems
  • flight hardware verification

Stated benefits & perks

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • Parental leave

Responsibilities

  • Fabricate and assemble high-quality and reliable wire harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies
  • Self-monitor work progress against area benchmarks, and achieve on-time delivery of all work.
  • Read, interpret, and work from drawings and controlled documentation and processes
  • Record work performed using the shop floor management system (ERP)
  • Perform verification of flight hardware, and document results in a clear, precise, and complete manner
  • Assist with the development of production processes for first-time production runs
  • Assist with area efficiency improvement projects

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of experience using mechanical hand tools or following work instructions

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Associate degree
  • Experience in a fast-paced production environment with flight hardware
  • Experience in a high production environment with hands-on experience fabricating harnesses, electro-mechanical assemblies, or prototype development
  • Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
  • Excellent attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy

Additional Requirements

  • Must be able to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed. Estimated start times: 1st shift (3am), 2nd shift (1pm)
  • Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required to perform the functions of this position
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
  • Ability to distinguish colors is required

Pay range

  • Level 1: $22.00 - $24.50/hour
  • Level 2: $24.50 - $29.00/hour
  • Level 3: $28.50 - $35.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

Itar Requirements

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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From SpaceX's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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