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FLIGHT ASSET TECHNICIAN - LEVEL 4/5

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the movement of Falcon 9 stages, payloads, Dragon capsules, and associated ground support equipment (GSE) across the Cape Canaveral launch site
Perform preventative maintenance and repair of shipping fixtures and GSE
Work with a team of technicians and engineers to ensure transport systems and equipment are maintained with the highest level of quality to support current and future manifest
Utilize heavy machinery (forklift, telescopic, overhead crane) to lift and move flight hardware and associated GSE after delivery and prior to shipping
Evaluate in-transit risks and provide on-site solutions to alleviate risk. Including routes, repairs, escorts, and drivers – includes physical escorts across launch sites
Pack up and organize cross-country shipping fixtures and associated hardware for return to the respective shipping site
Organize, procure, and maintain tools needed to offload and pack up flight hardware
Develop, document, and coordinate work instructions with the management team to ensure efficient packaging of flight hardware and equipment is maintained
Perform route surveys prior to scheduled flight hardware moves
Make recommendations to management to improve the health, timing, and safety of all movements
Use various mechanical tools without instruction

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
6+ years of professional experience in heavy haul transport (oversized or overweight cargo and materials)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Valid commercial driver’s license A (CDL Class A) with Hazmat endorsement
Experience operating heavy machinery such as Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMT) and/or hydraulic lift trailers
Well organized and able to multi-task, detail oriented while also working within time constraints and deadlines
Ability to operate in an extremely fast paced and dynamic environment (schedules fluctuate often)
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting fluid and mechanical systems
Familiarity with calibrated measurement devices including load cells, multimeters, calipers, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and micrometers
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
Ability to work on of the following shifts:
- Monday - Friday 6:00am - 4:30pm
- Monday - Friday 4:00pm - 2:30am
- Friday - Monday 11:00am – 11:30pm
Ability to lift 35 lbs. unassisted
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 300 feet), including the use of ladder
Willing to operate heavy machinery such as forklifts and overhead cranes
Ability to work in confined spaces
Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, ice
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

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.

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