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Launch & pad technician jobs in the space industry

Technicians who prepare, fuel and support vehicles on the pad and maintain ground support equipment. 38 open today.

38
Open launch and pad technicians roles
$37.38/hr
Median posted pay (10 ranges)
$29.69–$41.50
Middle half, per hour
Blue Origin
Most openings (18)

Where the launch and pad technicians jobs are

Space Coast · 15Vandenberg · 4Seattle · 3Starbase · 3West Texas · 3Huntsville · 2Bastrop · 1Mojave · 1

Open launch and pad technicians roles

Who's hiring launch and pad technicians

Blue Origin · 18SpaceX · 9Firefly Aerospace · 3Relativity Space · 3Isar Aerospace · 2Rocket Lab · 2

Launch & pad technician jobs: quick answers

How much do launch and pad technicians make in the space industry?

Across 10 space-industry launch and pad technicians postings that list pay, the middle half of posted ranges runs $29.69–$41.50 an hour, with a median of $37.38/hr (as of October 19, 2026). Posted ranges go from $23.00 to $51.60 an hour depending on level, shift and location. Many employers don't publish pay, so treat this as a guide.

Which space companies are hiring launch and pad technicians?

As of October 19, 2026, the most openings are at Blue Origin (18), SpaceX (9), Firefly Aerospace (3), Relativity Space (3), Isar Aerospace (2), Rocket Lab (2).

Where are space-industry launch and pad technicians jobs located?

Most openings are around Space Coast, FL (15), Vandenberg & Central Coast, CA (4), Seattle area, WA (3), Starbase, TX (3), West Texas: Van Horn & Midland (3). Each hub page lists where crews live and furnished places to stay.

Do you need a degree to work as a launch & pad technician at a space company?

Generally no. Postings mention pressurized and cryogenic systems, ground support equipment, shift and on-call work around launch dates, and strict procedure discipline. 19 of today's postings explicitly mention a high-school diploma, GED, trade school or equivalent experience.

Figures come from live postings on SpaceJobs as of October 19, 2026. Pay is converted to hourly at 2,080 hours a year where employers post salaries.

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