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SpaceX · 4 months ago

Thermal Development Technician, Robotic Welding (Starship) - Level 4/5

Starbase, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Thermal Development Technician for Robotic Welding will be responsible for maintaining, programming, and operating robotic and automated systems, while supporting heat shield manufacturing and integration for the Starship spacecraft.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide maintenance on various equipment: vacuum chambers, thermal chambers, CNC machines, and robotic welders

Maintain, repair, and operate all robotic assets to ensure their proper operating condition

Replace and install electrical components such as switches, relays, contactors, transformers, rectifiers, circuit breakers, fuses, and sensors for temperature/pressure/position

Replace and install mechanical components such as bearings, bushings, motors, shafts, collars, couplings, pulleys, belts, gears, chains, rollers, pumps, valves, hoses, and o-rings on a variety of system equipment

Support the fabrication of ceramic refractory billets, ceramic tiles, thermal gap fillers, coatings, and other components required for a robust thermal protection system

Support basic fabrication, surface preparation, bonding, and oven curing operations

Document processes precisely to be able to replicate each step taken in the material processing

Perform hardware inspection and rework as required

Qualification

Robotic systems experiencePLC programmingCNC machine operationElectrical troubleshooting6-axis robot operationWelding knowledgeHeavy equipment operationTechnical documentationTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

3+ years of experience working with robotic or automated systems

3+ years of experience as a technician

Ability to work one of the following shifts: Monday- Friday (6:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.) or Monday -Friday (6:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.)

Ability to work at elevated heights (10' to 185'+)

Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain, wind)

Ability to wear and obtain certification in the wearing of an air respirator

Willing to work overtime when necessary

Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs unassisted

Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required to perform the functions of this position

Hold or be willing to obtain a valid Driver's License

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

Experience operating and maintaining Kuka, Fanuc, or other 6 –axis robots

Experience working with PLC programming, robotics, and CNC machines

Basic understanding of stud arc welding

3+ years of experience with electrical system troubleshooting

Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and drawings

Ability to describe and navigate through a machine's functions, root cause recurrent issues, and identify the cross-referenced parts needed for repairs

5+ years of experience as a technician

Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic manufacturing fields

Experience with hand/power tools, forklifts, and other heavy equipment