Fabrication Technician (Falcon Operations West) - 1st Shift is open at SpaceX in Vandenberg, CA. The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $148K. Posted on Oct 13, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
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…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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