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Integration Technician, Mission Management (2nd Shift)

CompanySpaceX
LocationVandenberg Village
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 20, 2026
About The Company
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA. For more information, visit www.spacex.com.
About the Role

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.

INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN, MISSION MANAGEMENT (2ND SHIFT)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide daily support to the payload integration technician team working on customer payload integration
  • Join a highly skilled team of technicians to integrate and launch customer payloads with world class customer service
  • Navigate through hardware receiving, checkouts, processing of SpaceX flight hardware and ground support equipment, as well as integration of commercial/government spacecraft
  • Work with a team engineers and technicians to ensure systems and mechanical equipment is built safely and reliably to support the successful launch of high value satellites and critical government assets to orbit or beyond

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years of professional experience working in a technical, hands-on capacity

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience with one or more of the following: launch vehicle/spacecraft integration, operations in 100,000 class or better clean rooms, test operations with gases/fluids, and/or data acquisition setup and field measurements
  • Experience in written and oral communication with meticulous attention to detail and an emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and adherence to corporate policies and standards
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere
  • Experience reading/understanding technical drawings, manuals, and reports
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience working in a clean room environment
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Ability to work with a wide range of people across multiple organizations, including mission management, customers, and vendors
  • 5+ years of experience as a technician in a mechanical capacity
  • Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
  • Experience operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity
  • Experience in the aviation, aerospace, or automotive industry

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg
  • Must be willing to travel to other launch sites or customer facilities – up to 15%
  • Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends to support launch and critical project timelines, flexibility required
  • Ability to work at elevated heights or on ladders – up to 100 ft.
  • Ability to perform the following functions: standing, lifting, pushing, and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs.)
  • Willing to work in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
  • Willing to work in a clean room with hair, face, and shoe covers
  • Must be available to work 10 hours a day in the following shift: 
    • 2nd Shift: 5:00PM-3:30AM, Monday - Friday 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:           

Pay range:    
Integration Technician/Level 1: $23.00 - $29.75/hour    
Integration Technician/Level 2: $28.50 - $35.75/hour    
Integration Technician/Level 3: $34.00 - $41.75/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.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com

Key Skills
Payload IntegrationHardware ReceivingCheckoutsFlight Hardware ProcessingGround Support EquipmentSpacecraft IntegrationMechanical EquipmentSafetyClean Room OperationsData Acquisition SetupTechnical DrawingsManual DexterityPower Tools OperationTeamworkCommunicationTS/SCI Clearance
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingScience & ResearchTradesSecurity & Safety
Benefits
Long-term incentivesCompany stockStock optionsLong-term cash awardsDiscretionary bonusesEmployee Stock Purchase PlanMedical coverageVision coverageDental coverage401(k) retirement planShort-term disability insuranceLong-term disability insuranceLife insurancePaid parental leavePaid vacationPaid holidays
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Provide daily support to the payload integration technician team focusing on customer payload integration, which involves joining a skilled team to integrate and launch customer payloads with excellent customer service. Responsibilities include navigating hardware receiving, checkouts, processing flight hardware and ground support equipment, and integrating commercial/government spacecraft.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$23 - $42
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
18231
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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