Fabrication Technician (Falcon Operations West) - 1st Shift
Vandenberg · 1+ years experience · Posted Oct 13, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 1+ years experience
- Location
- Vandenberg
About the role
- SpaceX is seeking a Fabrication Technician for Falcon Operations West (1st Shift) located in Vandenberg.
- The role involves building, testing, maintaining, and repairing high-pressure gaseous and liquid propellant systems to support launch operations.
Responsibilities
- Build and test precision clean, high pressure gaseous and liquid propellant systems to support launch
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and instrumentation as needed
- Fabricate, repair, and operate ground support hardware, test stands, and equipment
- Collaborate with design engineers to develop and document process improvements
- Ensure all materials are clean and inspected according to Clean for Oxygen Service Standards
- Obtain and maintain operator permits and personnel qualifications as required
- Follow all necessary regulations and appropriate SpaceX procedures including quality policies, safety policies, OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, ASME, NEC, etc.
- Develop novel ways site wide to streamline processes and increase the reliability of testing operations
- Safely perform all above activities on flight hardware in a high-rate production environment
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of industrial experience installing pipe and components, bending stainless tubes, and/or working around high pressure systems
- Must be able to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral
- Must be able to work the specified shift, overtime, and weekends as needed
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be able to lift heavy objects up to 35 lbs. unassisted
- Must be able to work at elevated heights up to 200 feet
- General physical fitness is required for some work areas, flight hardware typically is built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required
Preferred qualifications
- A&P license
- Associate degree
- Experience in the aerospace industry, military or other high-reliability operating environment
- Experience in ground support equipment in an aerospace industry
- Mechanical aptitude and experience (work with machines and general tooling)
- Formalized mechanical training, skilled in hand and power tool usage
- Demonstrated experience where quick-thinking and problem solving plays a critical role
- Knowledge of high vacuum systems
Benefits
- Long-term incentives in the form of company 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
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
Skills
- High Pressure Systems
- Ground Support Hardware
- Power Tools
- Hand Tools
- Electrical Schematics
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Precision Cleaning Instruments
