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Space Jobs Without a Degree in California
206 no-degree space jobs are open in California today, 105 of them space manufacturing and technician jobs. Taken from the companies' own careers sites, read every night.
Technicians: median posted salary $38.26/hr (79 jobs that state an hourly rate)Updated 7 Nov 2026, 11:17 UTC
No degree space manufacturing and technician jobs in California
The newest 40 of 105, newest first. Manufacturing and Technician Space Jobs Without a Degree in every state.
- Lead Machinist“This position is ideal for a skilled machinist who leads by example, thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment, and enjoys mentoring others while producing precision components for mission-critical spacecraft ...”
- Equipment Maintenance Technician II“FACILITIES Rocket Lab's Facilities team is responsible for maintenance, operations, and improvements projects across our locations, making sure that the facilities our teams use every day are well looked after and ...”$30–$45/hr
- Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician“FACILITIES Rocket Lab's Facilities team is responsible for maintenance, operations, and improvements projects across our locations, making sure that the facilities our teams use every day are well looked after and ...”$30–$45/hr
- Avionics Technician (Electromechanical Assembly)“Clean, prep, and handle parts in accordance with aerospace cleanliness standards - Interpret and work from detailed engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and work instructions - Identify, document, and ...”$25–$45/hr
- Propulsion Assembly Technician III - A Shift“You will support the Propulsion Production Manager and Production organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors. ## WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO - Work on a high caliber ...”$30–$40/hr
- Aerospace Technician“Shift assignments are determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement. ## Required Education High School/GED ## Required Years of Experience Minimum of 2 years of related work experience ## Basic Qualifications - Minimum ...”
- Launch Facilities Technician II“HVAC maintenance and repairs. - Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance tasks to include HVAC, generators, cranes, corrosion control, grounding systems and lightning protection systems. - Maintains ...”$25.00–$32.00/hr
- Deburr Technician“2nd Shift:2pm - 10:30pm ## Responsibilities: - Interpret drawings to maintain part specifications - Smooth and process machined components after machining - Polish surface finishes without altering precise tolerances - ...”$19–$43/hr
- Test Specialist - Multiple Shifts (Components) - Level 4/5“They are primarily in charge of constructing, running, and maintaining these test facilities. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Assist in the design of test fixtures, test setups, and test stands to be used in production, and/or for ...”$45.50–$63/hr
- SMT Technician“You will keep print, placement, reflow, and inspection equipment running at peak performance, catch defects before they move downstream, and work closely with Engineering to turn new designs into repeatable, high-yield ...”
- Lead Assembly Integration & Test Technician“They lead by example, take ownership of challenges, and foster a culture of teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement. ## WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO - Lead and coordinate daily spacecraft assembly, integration, and test ...”$40–$50/hr
- Shift Lead, Space Simulation Technician“This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location. ## Shift - First shift hours: 6am - 2:30pm - Second shift hours: 2pm - 10:30pm ## Responsibilities: - Organize, coordinate, prioritize, ...”$38.83–$55.13/hr
- Metal Spinning Technician (COPV)“Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Drill, ream, and countersink full-size holes in parts/assemblies, ...”$23–$38/hr
- Raptor Manufacturing Specialist (Maintenance)“This position is ideal for someone with foundational skills who is ready to learn, grow, and contribute to keeping critical systems running efficiently while collaborating with production teams. ## RESPONSIBILITIES: - ...”$33–$50/hr
- Senior Materials Testing Technician“Processes, Manufacturing, Quality, Design Engineering, and Production teams to support hardware development and build schedules - Follow all applicable safety procedures when handling chemicals, materials, test ...”$40–$56/hr
- Additive Post Processing Technician I, Second Shift“In addition to base pay, employees receive a 10% shift differential. - Operate De-powdering Machinery, Wire EDM's, and Vacuum Heat-Treating Furnaces - Deburr, Remove Supports, and Surface Prep PBF Printed Hardware - ...”$23.38–$35.06/hr
- Additive Post Processing Technician I, First Shift“The role is structured around a 50-hour workweek, including 10 guaranteed overtime hours each week. - Operate De-powdering Machinery, Wire EDM's, and Vacuum Heat-Treating Furnaces - Deburr, Remove Supports, and Surface ...”$23.38–$35.06/hr
- Experienced Production Operations Specialist (SPAM) 1st Shift“Top Secret Clearance Post Start is required.) ## Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience) - High School Diploma - 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment - 3+ years of hands on experience building ...”$80,000–$143,000/yr
- Electronics Process Technician“Coordinate directly with Quality Engineers to document nonconformances and process Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions. - Equipment Maintenance: Perform basic maintenance, calibration checks, and tool changing ...”$32.21–$50.96/hr
- Assembly Technician (Starship)“Provide recommendations to design/instructions/process to improve reliability, manufacturability, or rate of components - Grow your skillset (seal installation, assembly, laser welding, pneumatic pressure testing, etc.) ...”$23.00–$27.00/hr
- TPS Technician II, First Shift“Please note that this position is structured around a baseline expectation of a 50-hour workweek, which may include occasional overtime as needed to meet operational goals. ## About the Role: - Manufacture Thermal ...”$22.80–$34.20/hr
- Electronics Technology Specialist PMP“Ensure all equipment are in compliance with company requirements - Occasionally work with hazardous materials and high voltage - Document processes and procedures - Use MS programs such as Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, ...”
- MLI Mechanical Technician (Level 2)“The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. ## Basic Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year additional education and/or ...”$56,000–$93,400/yr
- Senior Prototype Machinist“This is not a production environment - this is a dynamic, high-stakes role that demands precision, ingenuity, and a passion for advanced manufacturing. ## Responsibilities - Program, set up, and operate 5-axis CNC ...”$46.75–$63.25/hr
- RF Equipment Technician (Spacecraft Communications)“They provide the crucial connection for commanding our spacecraft and receiving their never before seen images and scientific information on Earth, propelling our understanding of the universe, our solar system and ...”
- Sr. Engineering Technician“Team Collaboration - Serve as a technical resource and mentor for Engineering Technicians and other personnel performing assembly and integration work - Demonstrate and reinforce proper mechanical assembly, harness ...”$40–$50/hr
- Staff CNC Programmer“Operation - Set up CNC machines from drawings, models, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation - Select appropriate cutting tools, holders, workholding, speeds, feeds, and machining parameters - Load and ...”$80–$100/hr
- Automation & Controls Specialist“This includes electrical wiring, pneumatics, PLCs, and industrial controls hardware. ## Responsibilities - Install industrial controls hardware to NFPA 70 and NFPA 79 standards - Wire and/or modify control panels to ...”$100,000–$150,000/yr
- Automation & Controls Technician“This is a hands-on role focused on electrical wiring, industrial controls hardware, instrumentation, and electrical troubleshooting, working closely with engineers and specialists. ## Responsibilities - Fabricate, ...”$40–$55/hr
- Avionics Battery Technician“You will support the battery build prototype and production builds. ## Responsibilities - Build prototype sample battery modules and packs and learn every element of battery production. - Train next wave of Battery ...”$25–$45/hr
- Avionics Solar Technician“This role will focus on, mechanical assembly, and production testing. ## Responsibilities - Perform manual soldering of solar cell strings including tab ribbon soldering, cell-to-cell interconnects, and bypass diode ...”$30–$45/hr
- Avionics Technician (Harnessing)“Your work will directly impact the reliability and mission success across our Mira and Helios programs and beyond. ## Responsibilities - Read and interpret schematics and assembly drawings with high accuracy. - Perform ...”$25–$55/hr
- Avionics Technician (Opto-mechanical)“Your work will directly impact the reliability and mission success of our Mira and Helios spacecraft. ## Responsibilities · Perform opto-mechanical and electromechanical assembly work. · Interpret and work from detailed ...”$30–$45/hr
- CNC Machinist (2nd Shift)“NOTE: This is a 2nd shift position, which runs approximately from 1:30pm - 11:00pm ## Responsibilities - Set up, operate, and program multi-axis CNC mills and lathes (up to 5-axis) to manufacture complex aerospace ...”$35–$45/hr
- CNC Programmer“This role is tasked with working directly with different machines (3-axis, 5-axis, etc.) as well as interfacing with engineering teams/leadership, machinists and operations to optimize machining programs and procedures. ...”$45–$60/hr
- Development Machinist (Prototype / R&D Shop)“Quality: Perform in-process inspections. - Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Collaborate closely with the engineering team to review designs, identify manufacturability issues, and provide practical feedback on ...”$38–$50/hr
- Development Test Technician“The Development Test Team at Impulse Space is responsible for designing, building, and operating world class test equipment to support the development and production of hardware that will serve in Impulse's goal of ...”$35–$50/hr
- Electrical Build Technician“You will work closely with engineers, designers, and other technicians to build reliable test assets, improve electrical assembly processes, and support equipment commissioning and deployment. ## Responsibilities - ...”$38–$50/hr
- Materials Technician (ASTM/Tensile Test)“You will be responsible for ensuring that all testing adheres to strict industry standards, managing test setups, and guaranteeing the integrity of the data that drives our engineering decisions. ## Responsibilities - ...”$35–$40/hr
- Mechanical Subassemblies Technician“This role works hands-on with precision hardware that must perform reliably in launch and space environments, following detailed procedures and strict quality standards. ## Responsibilities - Assemble, integrate, and ...”$35–$48/hr
No degree supply chain and facilities jobs in space in California
32 jobs, newest first. Supply Chain and Facilities Space Jobs Without a Degree in every state.
- Shipping Specialist (Logistics HT) - 1st Shift“Primary functions of the Shipping Specialist include the packaging, manifesting, and tracking of materials as requested by internal and external customers. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Process Hazmat shipments, including ...”$22–$35/hr
- Supply Chain Technical Coordinator 4 - 20693“These employees are primarily responsible for the manual movement, shipping and receiving materials. - Provides administrative, technical, tactical and execution support in various aspects of the industry standard supply ...”$66,600–$111,000/yr
- Facility Operations Sr - E3“May monitor work performed by vendors and/or subcontractors; determines adequacy of work relative to job specifications/scope, and recommends corrective actions as required. ## Basic Qualifications - Associate's degree ...”$90,600–$168,200/yr
- Sr. Physical Security Hardware Specialist“Along with installation, service, and maintenance, these specialists will assist in developing use procedures and in training system users. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Install security technology solutions, including access ...”
- U110 Sr Material Handlers“Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. ## PRIMARY FUNCTION Directing and monitoring the activities within multiple storerooms and efficiently utilizing space and equipment within storerooms ...”
- Manufacturing Expeditor 3/4“This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4. ## Basic Qualifications for Level 3 - High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience. - Requires an active U.S.”$56,000–$93,400/yr
- Material Flow Technician - 1st Shift“They are skilled with understanding material flow principles including lineside presentation setup, dense storage solutions, efficient carts and racks for material movement and packaging standards. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - ...”$22–$40/hr
- Electrical Engineer (Critical Infrastructure & Facilities)“Provide regular updates on project financials - Oversee new construction projects with direct or indirect management thru contractors - Identify potential risks and challenges associated with facility projects, ...”$115,000–$165,000/yr
- Facilities Technician (Industrial Gases & Cryogenics)“In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring a safe, reliable, and efficient environment that enables our teams to build and test cutting-edge technologies. ## Responsibilities - Install, maintain, and modify ...”$35–$45/hr
- Material Handler“Additionally, the role involves reporting on work in process, rework/repair orders, and addressing production issues. ## Responsibilities - Move materials, parts, assemblies, and hardware between work centers, inventory ...”$26–$30/hr
- Production Coordinator“Operational Excellence Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, schedule adherence, and cycle time reduction. - Partner with Planning, Manufacturing, Inventory, and Engineering teams to streamline ...”$25–$35/hr
- Security Coordinator - Level 3“This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. ## Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following - Print badges and ID cards for employees, contractors, and visitors. - Inputs ...”$51,400–$85,600/yr
- Physical Security & Operations Officer“Must be willing to submit to a CI Poly. - Minimum 2 years of experience in physical security, security administration, or a closely related government/contractor security support role. - Demonstrated, hands-on experience ...”$30–$37/hr
- Supply Chain Technical Coordinator 4“Wellness Resources - Employee Discounts ## Basic Qualifications - High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years of experience in logistics support, classified part movement, shipping/receiving, warehousing and/or ...”$66,600–$111,000/yr
- Security Protective Operations Center Operator (Night Shift)“Areas of responsibility include: event/incident monitoring, camera/security alarm monitoring, video review, dispatching, coordinating allocation of resources, and incident response management and communications. ## ...”$28/hr
- SSO/Special Security Officer – Corporate Physical Security“This role will initially require onsite at our El Segundo, California, and will require work location change to our Long Beach, California within a year. ## In this role, the essential functions are - Serve as the ...”$120,000–$170,000/yr
- Procurement/Customer Service Representative“Coordinates with suppliers and internal departments on material availability, quotations, order processing, and delivery schedules. ## Responsibilities - Issue and manage purchase orders for materials, components, ...”$50,600–$67,500/yr
- Sous Chef“This position requires a versatile set of restaurant industry skills, an imagination without bounds and a lot of “can-do” attitude. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Manage cost controls and control expenditures - Create pricing ...”
- Hospitality Supervisor (Restaurants)“This creates exemplary, professional, and welcoming service environments that enhance productivity and morale. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Set and enforce standards for hospitality operations and guest interactions - Support ...”$90,000–$125,000/yr
- Security Officer 3“Security Officers work as a team, patrolling the company's properties via vehicle and foot and/or ensuring security at a series of fixed locations in accordance with federal, state, and local laws as well as company ...”
- Production Coordinator II“The Production Coordinator is a key resources within the planning function, supporting production planners to ensure the timely delivery of fabricated materials from within our global production system. ## WHAT YOU'LL ...”$28–$33/hr
- Material Transfer Driver - Weekend Shift“Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Load, drive, and unload manufacturing, test, and support items ...”$22–$32.50/hr
- Custodian“Reporting to the Facilities Director the Custodian will ensure all company facilities are clean and well maintained. ## Key Duties and Responsibilities - Clean assigned areas, which could be an office building, ...”$22–$25/hr
- Inventory Control Supervisor“The Inventory Control Supervisor is also responsible for providing accounting with accurate inventory quantities, and values reporting in support of external audits and maintaining proper controls of Customer Furnished ...”$90,000–$120,000/yr
- Lead Physical Security Hardware Specialist“As the organization grows, this role also owns assigned enterprise programs and is accountable for important aspects of physical security technology operations across SpaceX. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead physical security ...”
- Production Coordinator“Resource Support - Support the Production Supervisor in daily production planning and scheduling activities. - Assist with resource allocation to support on-time manufacturing objectives. - Monitor production progress ...”$62,800–$83,700/yr
- Supply Chain Operations Coordinator 3 or 4“Basic Qualifications: 3 - High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years of experience in logistics support, shipping/receiving, warehousing and/or inventory control. - Ability to obtain forklift certification. - Ability ...”$24.71–$41.15/hr
- Facilities Technician II, First Shift“Overtime, weekends, and non-standard shifts may be required based on operational needs. - Complete facility work requests in JIRA, including repairs, maintenance, and service requests, and keep requesters updated on ...”$27–$40.50/hr
- Security Officer - Level 2“The Security Officer – Level 2 will patrol industrial premises to protect property and personnel against fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and other hazards at our Redondo Beach, CA location. ## Job responsibilities ...”$43,400–$72,300/yr
- Facilities Technician I“This team is deeply embedded in both planning and execution, brought in early to shape the physical assets that will support scaled operations. ## About the Role - Complete general building repairs, including basic ...”$22–$33/hr
- Lead Production Control Scheduler“By monitoring key metrics, escalating threats, and promoting continuous improvements in yield, quality, and efficiency, the lead supports scalable production capabilities for future Falcon missions. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - ...”$115,000–$155,000/yr
- Porter“You will also help with restocking supplies and other duties assigned by kitchen management. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Demonstrate sanitation and food safety practices consistently - Help evaluate receiving spaces to ensure ...”
No degree program management and business jobs in space in California
17 jobs, newest first. Program and Business Space Jobs Without a Degree in every state.
- Accounts Payable Specialist“Receiving - Assist with vendor onboarding process - Assist with month end close process - Data entry of invoices - Vendor payments - Problem resolution - Maintaining organization of all AP documents - Support ...”$26.54–$33.17/hr
- Administrative Assistant“Make travel arrangements as requested. ## Human Resources Support - Support the HR Business Partner as needed. - Support new-hire onboarding activities. - Coordinate with HR recruiters and outside agencies to schedule ...”$28–$34/hr
- Technical Recruiter, SG&A“No day is the same here and the pace moves fast, but ultimately your job is to effectively attract, organize, and manage the flow of the country's most talented individuals. ## BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree ...”
- Graphic Designer“Facilities, Engineering, Executive Leadership, Finance, and other teams across the company. ## Responsibilities - Serve as a centralized graphic design resource, executing and extending the Impulse visual brand in ...”$95,000–$115,000/yr
- Project Specialist, Regulatory“This will include establishing traceability and relationships between artifacts and data objects as required in our regulatory model.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, ...”$81,650–$124,600/yr
- Integrated Master Scheduler“Work with a PIO team and necessary stakeholders to integrate multiple construction operations and maintenance schedules to successfully execute infrastructure projects. ## You Have - 3+ years of experience developing, ...”$77,600–$176,000/yr
- Administrative Functional Support Level 4“The successful candidate will work well in a highly dynamic environment, be an independent thinker, be customer oriented, be proactive and have a track record of working in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment with a ...”$66,600–$111,000/yr
- Senior Production Scheduler“Secret Clearance Post-Start is required ## Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience) - 3+ years of experience in manufacturing scheduling and/or production planning - Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams ...”$106,250–$143,750/yr
- People Operations Generalist“Team Support - 5% - Maintain People Operations SOPs, checklists, templates, and trackers - Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, consistency, and employee experience - Support team meetings, projects, ...”$71,369–$119,892/yr
- Strategic Space Planner“Key responsibilities include generating footprint reports for management and government agencies, developing move scenarios and test fits, and facilitating monthly senior leadership reviews to present strategic business ...”
- Systems Engineer II - Project Engineer“If you don't see the right role right now, Join Our Talent Community and stay connected as we continue to build what's next. - Bachelor's Degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or related STEM field with 2 ...”$82,460–$128,000/yr
- People Operations Associate“Cross-Functional Partnership - 5% - Partner with HRIS and cross-functional teams to provide operational metrics, compliance reporting, and audit support - Identify trends, gaps, and risks and provide actionable insights ...”$92,000–$147,000/yr
- Starlink Customer Success Manager, Latin America“This is an individual contributor role, and the ideal candidate is a self-starter who is comfortable operating without a defined playbook, holds a high bar of communication, and treats revenue, activation, and account ...”
- Starlink Customer Success Manager, Africa“This includes pricing, capacity, billing, payment, activation, logistics , and product needs. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Own assigned Africa accounts from contract signature through onboarding, activation, day-to-day ...”
- Technical Recruiter (Starlink)“Your day-to-day routine will change often as hiring priorities shift, but there is a basic set of activities you can expect to run daily, including, but not limited to: - Review internal and external applications, ...”
- Senior Recruiting Coordinator“This will include drafting job postings and other recruitment-related materials as well as posting and maintaining job listings on state job boards in alignment with Affirmative Action (AA) and compliance guidelines. - ...”
- Sr. Technical Recruiter (Starlink)“Your day-to-day routine will change often as hiring priorities shift, but there is a basic set of activities you can expect to run daily, including, but not limited to: - Review internal and external applications, ...”
No degree quality and mission assurance jobs in space in California
16 jobs, newest first. Quality and Mission Assurance Space Jobs Without a Degree in every state.
- Environmental Technician“In this role you will work with engineers and technicians daily to ensure that our manufacturing campus and west coast recovery operations can support SpaceX goals while meeting all environmental objectives and ...”
- Precision Inspector“As a Precision Inspector at Impulse, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that every component, system, and process involved in building spacecraft & engine hardware meets our rigorous standards for spaceflight. ...”$35–$45/hr
- Quality Inspector - Senior (Second Shift)“Top Secret Clearance Post Start is required.) ## Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience) - Minimum of High School Diploma or GED - More than 1 year of experience performing Quality Inspections - More than 1 ...”$29.42–$47.09/hr
- Flight Inspector Level 2 /3“This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3. ## Basic Qualifications for Level 2 - High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience. - No clearance required to ...”$61,100–$101,800/yr
- Penetrant Inspector Level 2“Coordinate recurring defects with concerned engineering and vendor personnel and recommend corrective action measures. - Test and pass Level II certification in house. - Able to pass vision test requirements. ## ...”$33.14–$57.32/hr
- Flight Inspector 2“This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. ## In this job, you will - Perform in-process and final inspections on wiring, connectors, harness assemblies, and various related components, to ...”$61,100–$101,800/yr
- Flight Inspector 3/ Flight Inspector 4“The Candidate will: - Participate in pre-test activities such as review of test plan and test procedure documentation - Verify that all pre-test readiness activities are complete - Assess readiness to enter formal test ...”$72,600–$121,000/yr
- Flight Inspector - Level 1/ 2“Maintains records of results. - Inspections may involve compound angles or three-dimensional projections using inspection equipment such as microscopes, micrometers, telescope gauges, and optical comparators. ## Basic ...”$51,400–$85,600/yr
- Flight Inspector Level 2 - 2nd Shift“Maintains records of results. - Inspections may involve compound angles or three-dimensional projections using inspection equipment such as microscopes, micrometers, telescope gauges, and optical comparators. - Other ...”$61,100–$101,800/yr
- Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Paramedic)“Maintain waste logs and conduct weekly SAA inspections - Recognize construction or industrial storm water requirements - Recognize spill prevention countermeasures and control plan (SPCC) requirements and address spills ...”
- Supervisor, Environmental Health & Safety (Recovery)“The EHS supervisor leads by example and sets the bar for all safety, waste, and environmental-related tasks. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Manage the day-to-day and long-term activities/priorities of the EHS ...”$112,000–$150,000/yr
- Supplier Quality Specialist (Starship Supply Chain)“In parallel, identify ways to enhance and update the variables surrounding these processes, to reduce the total issue ticket landscape. - Create improvements within SpaceX's supply base to facilitate a more stable supply ...”$85,000–$135,000/yr
- QC Inspector“We are truly Everywhereyoulook ## Responsibilities - Performs Receiving Inspection by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; segregating and tagging nonconforming material; initiating NCRs. - ...”$39,000–$52,000/yr
- CMM Source Inspector“Romer), CMMs to achieve the desired inspections ## BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - High school diploma or equivalency certificate - 3+ years of precision mechanical inspection experience - 3+ years of CMM programming, CMM ...”$30.00–$38.00/hr
- Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Raptor/Starship)“OR High school diploma, or equivalency certificate, with 4+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health and safety programs ## PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - A dedication to the mission of ...”$33–$50/hr
- Quality Inspector“Citizen (required) - Comfortable using a variety of measurement tools – calipers, micrometers, pin gages, optical comparator - Able to multitask, willing to learn and cross-train in multiple areas (Incoming, In-process, ...”$50,600–$67,500/yr
No degree ground software and IT jobs in space in California
13 jobs, newest first. Software and IT Space Jobs Without a Degree in every state.
- IT Systems Administrator (Top Secret Clearance)“Build highly-resilient, high-performance, scalable, and flexible systems. - Take lessons learned and technology standards from the SpaceX Enterprise and apply them in smaller air-gapped environments. - Exercise a high ...”$95,000–$150,000/yr
- Data Center Technician (TS/SCI)“The ideal candidate has experience working with various types of hardware architecture and understands the strength of each. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Monitor and resolve networking, compute and rack power distribution ...”$34–$50/hr
- Senior IT Systems Engineer I“These platforms and operating systems include VMware, Kubernetes, Linux, and Windows Server and Client. ## WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO - Provides subject matter expertise, advice, and guidance to deliver and support IT systems ...”
- IT Support Technician“From device connectivity to VLAN configuration. - Configure non-traditional network attached devices (production, metrology and test machines) and interface with SpaceX infrastructure. - Develop new workflows and ...”
- Network Engineer Global Network Operations“Ensuring that procedures are created and maintained is important to the scalability of the Services group. ## What you'll need - 4+ years' experience implementing, administering, and troubleshooting network ...”$121,000–$191,000/yr
- Executive IT Support Specialist“This person must have excellent listening skills and excellent oral and written communication skills. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide high-level customer support with a focus on ownership and follow-through with every ...”
- Information Assurance Manager (Security Manager Information Assurance)“Ensures proper protection or corrective measures have been taken. - Communicates regularly with Government (and Aerospace) customers for status of requests and facilitating the completion of requests. ## Minimum ...”
- Data Analyst Specialist II/III Requisition“Work Model:This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA. ## What You'll Be Doing - Collect and aggregate acquisition and systems engineering data to support Program Office and customer technical ...”
- Sr Principal Computer Systems Analyst-20343“OR an Associate's Degree with 10 years of experience;”$129,300–$193,900/yr
- Sr. IT Network Engineer“OR 8+ years of professional network engineering experience and high school diploma or equivalency certificate in lieu of a degree. ## PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - Expert understanding of the OSI model and network ...”
- IT Support Specialist“A natural curiosity and a drive to continuously learn are essential to be successful in this role. ## WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO - Carry out the day-to-day functions required to provide quality IT support and service by ...”
- Sr. IT Systems Administrator, Mission Systems“ITAR, ISO, NIST). ## BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - High school diploma or equivalency certificate. - 5+ years of experience in IT systems administration. - Experience with both Linux and Windows server administration. - ...”$95,000–$150,000/yr
- Senior IT Support Specialist“A natural curiosity and a drive to continuously learn are essential to be successful in this role. ## WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO - Carry out the day-to-day functions required to provide the efficient delivery of IT services ...”
No degree systems engineering, integration and test jobs in space in California
10 jobs, newest first. Systems and Test Space Jobs Without a Degree in every state.
- Electronics Specialist (Prism)“This is a highly hands-on role for someone who thrives in fast-paced development environments and enjoys turning scrappy prototypes into repeatable test setups that accelerate learning and reliability. ## ...”$35–$42/hr • Offers Equity
- Integration and Risk Engineer“The world can't wait. ## You Have - 7+ years of experience in DoD acquisition of weapon systems, including a combination of program management, systems engineering, or integration, focused on space or ground segment ...”$86,800–$198,000/yr
- Spacecraft Integration Specialist (Avionics)“In addition to working directly on flight hardware, the selected candidate will be responsible to maintain the test assets (test racks/carts and required measurement equipment) required to operate and test the ...”$110,000–$140,000/yr
- Test Supervisor“The test team at Impulse Space is responsible for designing, building, and operating world class test equipment to support the development and production of components and assemblies that will serve in Impulse's goal of ...”$120,000–$150,000/yr
- Systems Engineer VI - Systems“If you don't see the right role right now, Join Our Talent Community and stay connected as we continue to build what's next. - Bachelor's Degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or related STEM field with ...”$161,000–$279,000/yr
- Sustainment Engineer Asc-Entry Level“Other analysis may include interface studies, timeline and requirements allocation, effectiveness, verification, cost/risk, and supportability. ## Basic Qualifications - Experience in Logistics within the Army / Air ...”$72,800–$135,200/yr
- Vehicle Integration Test Specialist“The role is structured around a 50-hour workweek, including 10 guaranteed overtime hours each week. ## About the Role - Support vehicle-level integration and test operations, including mechanical, fluid, electrical, and ...”$38.40–$57.60/hr
- Space Photovoltaics Test & Measurement Specialist“Measurement III - High School Diploma or equivalent minimum of 4 years in a vocational trade school or apprenticeship program - Vocational trade school, Apprenticeship program or equivalent 7-10 years industry experience ...”
- Principal Test Conductor/Senior Principal Test Conductor - 2nd/3rd Shift Lead“OR High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D) plus 9 years' of combined experience supporting integration, test or assembly of mechanical hardware - Leadership experience on a project and/or team - ...”$103,600–$155,400/yr
- Test Specialist (Starship Avionics)“Test specialists are primarily responsible for building, operating, and maintaining test systems and facilities and play a key role in the design process by providing feedback to engineers on how the resources will be ...”$33–$50/hr
No degree launch and mission operations jobs in California
7 jobs, newest first. Launch and Mission Operations Space Jobs Without a Degree in every state.
- Test Specialist (Falcon Operations) - Multiple Shifts“A wide range of skills and a self-driven attitude are essential for this role in order to support the current demands of ever-changing priorities. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Process Falcon 9 flight vehicles in the pursuit of ...”$33.00–$41.75/hr
- Mission Control Specialist“Telemetry or radar systems are preferred. - Associate degree in a related technical field or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or related military experience - Completed Planner/Controller EQR ...”$62.00/hr
- Supervisor, Laser Specialists“The Supervisor owns team performance, safety, and asset readiness, translating engineering intent into reliable, shop-floor execution. - Lead, supervise, and develop a growing team of highly skilled laser tracker ...”$116,000–$174,000/yr
- Aviation Maintenance Controller“Familiarity with UNIX/LINUX configuration, and ability to capture and interpret network traces is a plus. ## The day-to-day - Track, maintain and ensure all open anomalies across the installed fleet are actively being ...”$29.57–$46.63/hr
- Ark Vessel Assistant Engineer“Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead and support the safe operation at sea and maintenance of ...”
- Weather Technician - SFRC Contract“Amentum is seeking a Weather Systems Technician for the Space Force Range Contract. ## Typical Duties - Operate, maintain, and repair Weather Tower instrumentation, Doppler Radar Wind Profilers, Lightning Detection ...”$34.06–$42.53/hr
- Supervisor, Recovery Operations (West Coast Recovery) - 2nd Shift“This includes offloading, processing, and delivery of flight hardware back to the launch site at Vandenberg, as well as general dock/warehouse organization. - Management of regulatory/audit compliance, security, and ...”$115,000–$155,000/yr
No degree avionics and electrical engineering jobs in space in California
2 jobs, newest first.
- Wire Harness Design Engineer“Your strong communication and organization skills combined with your knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and EMI design will serve you well as you generate wire lists, assembly drawings, specify connector and wire ...”$95,000–$149,500/yr
- Senior Wire Harness Design Engineer“Your strong communication and organization skills combined with your knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and EMI design will serve you well as you generate wire lists, assembly drawings, specify connector and wire ...”$120,500–$190,000/yr
No degree mechanical, structures and thermal engineering jobs in space in California
1 job, newest first. Mechanical and Structures Space Jobs Without a Degree in every state.
- Materials Characterization Technician II, Mechanical“With ownership across products, systems, and disciplines, engineers gain broad exposure and drive key decisions across design, manufacturing, and operations. ## About the Role - Perform tensile, compression, hardness, ...”$25.80–$38.70/hr
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How many no-degree space jobs are open in California?
206 today: 105 space manufacturing and technician jobs, 32 supply chain and facilities jobs in space, 17 program management and business jobs in space, 16 quality and mission assurance jobs in space, 13 ground software and IT jobs in space and more.
What do no-degree space manufacturing and technician jobs pay in California?
Of the no-degree space manufacturing and technician jobs in California, 79 state an hourly rate, with a median of $38.26 an hour (each posted range read at its middle). Technician and trade roles are often paid by the hour, with overtime on top.
No degree jobs in other states
- Texas (175)
- Florida (77)
- Colorado (70)
- Alabama (45)
- Washington (43)
- Arizona (37)
- Maryland (21)
- New Mexico (20)
- Virginia (19)
- Utah (18)
- Pennsylvania (14)
- New York (12)
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