Hiring: Launch Pad Technician - Multiple Shifts Company: SpaceX Location: Vandenberg Village, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:02:20 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Security Clearance About the job Experience: •Military aviation experience as a propulsion or airframe technician •Demonstrated capacity to follow detailed schematics and be able to fabricate fluid panels from said schematics •Extensive knowledge of hydraulic and cryogenic systems and operations •Demonstrated capacity to bend and route tube in the field to a high level of accuracy •Demonstrated capacity to explain the differences between test setups: hydraulic vs. pneumatic vs. thermal and between sensors (load cells, differential pressure transducers, thermocouples etc.) Required Skills: •Fabricate and install fluid system components from a schematic or engineering drawing, including but not limited to ball valves, check valves, pressure regulators, and pressure gauges •Troubleshoot operational issues found during activation of fluid and mechanical systems •Interface directly with a team of technicians and engineers to ensure every system is built with the highest level of quality to support 100% successful launch of a multimillion-dollar launch vehicle •Operate heavy machinery including forklifts and aerial platforms •Hands-on operations with both large and small, fragile assemblies •Perform maintenance tasks as required in a variety of roles for vehicle integration, pad maintenance, site preventative maintenance, general facilities, and any other general maintenance work as required to maintain an operational launch site (includes corrosion control) Qualifications: •High school diploma or equivalency certificate •2+ years of experience using power tools in a professional capacity •Demonstrated capacity to pass Space Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base •Demonstrated capacity to obtain respirator certification to apply ablative, paint, puck and martyte •Demonstrated capacity to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights •Demonstrated capacity to lift 35 lbs. unassisted •Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain •Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise •Work schedule varies depending on site operational needs, and flexibility is required •ASE certification and/or mechanical automotive experience Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!