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SpaceX · 1 day ago

Apprentice Automation & Control Systems Technician

McGregor, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Automation & Control Systems Technician will support the build-up and maintenance of data and control systems to achieve safe and reliable access to space.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Install and terminate wiring to pad instrumentation and data acquisition systems

Install connectors, connector pins, terminals, and lugs

Perform continuity checks, locate and correct wiring errors using measuring instruments such as ohmmeters and voltage calibrators

Perform work in support of fellow technicians and engineering employees using shop assembly equipment and hand tools

Collaborate with design engineers to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data

Write, create, and organize work planning documents and instructions

Generate purchase orders from vendor quotes

Lead complex and mentally taxing projects with little to no oversight

Install and modify electrical conveyances, including but not limited to conduit and cable tray

Install cable and cable assemblies

Build intricate and complex cable assemblies using Mil-C connectors and contacts

Troubleshoot AC power distribution equipment up to 480VAC

Build and terminate AC power equipment up to 480VAC

Build, terminate, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based manufacturing hardware

Fabricate support structures, enclosures, and conveyances for electrical distribution equipment

Qualification

PLC programmingInstrumentation experienceElectrical theoryISO 9000 standardsMicrosoft OfficeDAQ programmingQuality inspectionPower tools proficiencyHand tools proficiencyPhysical fitness

Required

Associate's degree in an aerospace or electrical field

Experience working with electronic systems and working with instrumentation such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, valves, flow meters, multimeters, or oscilloscopes (experience from college program counts)

General physical fitness is required for some work areas, hardware is typically built in tight quarters, and physical dexterity is required

Ability to lift heavy objects up to 25 lbs unassisted

Ability to work at elevated heights - up to 300 ft. with proper PPE

Ability to work in extreme environments – heat, cold, rain, fumes, odors, and noise

Willing to work extended hours and weekends, as needed

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