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SpaceX · 14 hours ago

Build Specialist, Automation & Controls (Starship Launch Pad)

Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Build Specialist, Automation & Controls role focuses on bridging the gap between design and activation for launch pads, including planning installations and supporting production efforts.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Create work instructions for integration of electrical and controls systems as well as their related secondary structures

Identify and escalate tricky designs that lead to manufacturing difficulties, and propose solutions for improving the process

Provide production support: rapidly disposition issue tickets, work with engineers to define requirements and standard repairs

Troubleshoot electrical and controls systems

Select, modify, and maintain equipment needed to perform tests and fabrication projects

Onboard new machinery or equipment to increase the efficiency of builds

Document build processes

Pursue initiatives to streamline the process of going from a design to completed hardware in the field including the areas of supply chain, planning generation, communication with technicians, test plans, tooling, checkouts, and data review

Qualification

Electrical systems troubleshootingInstrumentation installationCable harness fabricationPlanning document interpretationCommunication skillsProblem-solving ability

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

2+ years of experience in mechanical, fluid, or electrical disciplines

Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Ability to work at elevated heights up to 500 feet

Stand: Up to 10 hours per day

Sit: Up to 6 hours per day

Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day

Overhead reach: Up to 6 hours per day

Walk: Up to 10 hours per day

Lift/Carry: Up to ≤ 50 lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day

Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 10 hours per day

Kneel/Crouch: Up to 3 hours per day

Upper body twist: Up to 3 hours per day

Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 6 hours or greater per day

Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description

Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

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

Proficiency in writing and interpreting planning documents, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches

Ability to install and use instrumentation including strain gages, pressure transducers, load cells, thermocouples, RTDs, accelerometers, and analog circuitry

Ability to fabricate and repair cable harnesses including: soldering, crimping, assembling connectors

Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

Ability to solve complex problems with minimal supervision on tight schedules