Integration Technician, Mission Management
- US citizenship
- ITAR / US person
- TS/SCI clearance
How this pay compares
This posting states $47.8k–$86.8k a year. Open technician jobs in California post a median of $73.9k a year, the middle half $61.6k–$83.2k, across 24 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post.
About the job
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. ## 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 on one of the following shifts: 1st Shift: 6:00AM-4:30PM, Monday - Friday - 2nd Shift: 5:00PM-3:30AM, Monday - Friday ## Pay Range Level 1: $23.00 - $29.75 Level 2: $28.50 - $35.75 Level 3: $34.00 - $41.75 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 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.
Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law. ## 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 .
From SpaceX's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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