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Structures Technician (Machining)

SpaceX
📍 Hawthorne, California, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 19, 2026
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Job Description

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.

STRUCTURES TECHNICIAN (MACHINING)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Modify, repair, assemble, and install rocket and spacecraft components and subcomponents

  • Use tooling holes, pilot holes, or by hand (as required), per drawing or tooling instructions

  • Align parts and secure in place using clecos or tooling/hand clamps

  • Install fasteners in correct sequence per drawing, using correct tools (e.g., rivet gun and bucking bar, drill motor, power screwdriver, C-squeeze, ratchet wrench, nut runner)

  • Shim and/or trim parts as required

  • Select drill bits, reamers and/or countersinking tools for pilot and full-size holes

  • Locate, dri...

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    Job Details

    • Location Hawthorne, California
    • Job Type Full-time
    • Category Metal Workers and Plastic Workers
    • Posted Date June 19, 2026
    • Application Deadline July 29, 2026