SpaceX · 1 week ago
Controls Technician (Starship Launch Pad)
Starbase, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Controls Technician will be responsible for maintaining and repairing ground hardware and support equipment used in launch environments, collaborating with engineers to troubleshoot issues, and performing maintenance tasks to ensure operational readiness.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Read and interpret planning documents, schematics, datasheets/manuals, drawings, blueprints, and engineering sketches
Adjust, repair or replace faulty components of ground hardware, test, and integration equipment
Fabricate and install parts and systems used in launch environments using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments
Connect and verify pressure transducers, thermocouples, and other sensors
Install connectors, connector pins, terminals, and lugs
Complete necessary wiring of the electrical ground support equipment for ground systems
Collaborate with launch engineers to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from launch activities
Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify wiring of electronics racks and junction boxes
Perform maintenance tasks as required in a variety of roles for vehicle integration, pad maintenance, site preventative maintenance, general facilities, and any other general maintenance work as required to maintain an operational launch site
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ years of experience designing, installing, or troubleshooting electrical control systems
Willing to work extended hours and weekends, as needed
Must be able to work the follow shifts: 1st Shift: Monday – Friday (5:00 AM – 5:30PM), 2nd Shift: Monday – Friday (5:00 PM – 5:30 AM)
Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
Sit: Up to 3 hours per day
Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day
Overhead reach: Up to 10 hours per day
Walk: Up to 10 hours per day
Lift/Carry: Up to ≤ 50 lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day
Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 10 hours per day
Kneel/Crouch: Up to 10 hours per day
Upper body twist: Up to 6 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
Experience working with any of the following instrumentation: Fluke multimeters, resistance temperature devices (RTDs), thermocouples, strain gages, load cells, displacement transducers, pressure transducers
Ability to install, cut, thread and bend rigid conduit
Experience using power tools in a professional capacity
Experience with electronic system assembly and construction
Working knowledge of programmable logic controller (PLC) Hardware, human machine interface (HMI), and/or graphical user interface (GUI)
Intimate knowledge of electronic test equipment – Multimeters, Process Meters, Oscilloscopes
Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
Basic knowledge of Wheatstone bridge theory, ability to apply Ohm's law, and an understanding of direct current (DC) electronics
Associate degree in instrumentation, control technology, electrical systems, or another related field
Experience working in corrosive environments and mitigation techniques
Operational knowledge of an oscilloscope, multimeter, soldering wires, connectors
System-level troubleshooting skills and the ability to logically solve instrumentation system problems and determine corrective action
Knowledge of signal conditioning concepts for various types of sensors to include the following: Thermocouple Types K, S, and E; thermal conductive (TC) bonding concepts: resistance weld-on and adhesive bond-on types; TC probes through thermowell sheaths; cold Junction compensation concepts
Experience with the following devices: DC power supplies; DC-DC converters; uninterruptible power supply (UPS) installations; heat shrink tubing, cable harnessing, lacing, and proper strain relief concepts
Working knowledge of transducers, operational amplifiers, and the knowledge of measurement techniques for temperature, pressure, flow, displacement, vibration and the application strain gages are also highly desired. Identify required data, data acquisition plans and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications
Working knowledge of multiple bus architectures (PCI/PCIe, PXI/PXIe, GPIB, Serial, USB, etc.) and data communication technologies
Demonstrated capabilities in the development of comprehensive project plans that include all tasks; stage/gate milestones, and reviews necessary to successfully develop and implement solutions
Intermediate skill level using Windows operating systems
Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, OneNote)
Knowledge of data acquisition concepts, hardware, and interfacing (SCXI and PXI-based)
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
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Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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