Thermal Protection Technician (Dragon)

SpaceX

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

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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.
THERMAL PROTECTION TECHNICIAN (DRAGON)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Trim and finish composite and composite metallic assemblies.

Assembly of structures including fit-up, bonding and fastener installations.

Metallic and composite surface prep using pneumatic tools such orbital sanders, angle grinder & Dynastraight.

Laminate assemblies by determining proper placement of composite materials into molds.

Prepare parts for vacuum bagging, including placement of bleeders, thermocouples, probes and vacuum connections etc.

RTV molding injection, co-bonding, secondary bonding.

Make basic layouts on parts or assemblies in or...

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Job Details

Location Hawthorne, California
Job Type Full-time
Category Other Production Occupations
Posted Date June 19, 2026
Application Deadline July 29, 2026