Maintenance Technician

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

We are looking for a maintenance technician to install and maintain the Starship test stand's electrical, mechanical, and fluid systems in preparation for test operations. These systems include hydraulics, high-pressure nitrogen/helium, and cryogenic systems.

In addition to the required experience below, our ideal candidate is someone who shows personal initiative, maintains their composure, and fosters a positive environment. In this role, it is important to be responsible, hardworking, and conscientious about the quality of work performed. The instrumentation fitter will need to take the lead in making suggestions and not get discouraged along the way. Additionally, they will need to be able to produce high-quality work promptly while continually looking forward to needed process improvements, streamlining of work, and cost savings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fabricate and install fluid system components from a schematic or engineering drawing, including, but not limited to, ball valves, check valves, pressure regulators, and pressure gauges

Troubleshoot operational issues found during the activation of controls, fluids, and mechanical systems

Work with a team of technicians and engineers to ensure every system is operating with the highest level of quality to support the 100% successful launch of a multimillion-dollar launch vehicle

Operate heavy machinery, including forklifts and aerial platforms

Perform hands-on operations with both large and small fragile assemblies

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 to maintain an operational launch site (including corrosion control)

Create, maintain, and edit written work orders and instructions

Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and fluid system configuration procedures, ensuring all physical and administrative actions are completed safely and accurately

Monitor and interpret critical instrumentation data to assess the health and performance of fluid systems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

2+ years of experience performing maintenance or installation work on mechanical and low-voltage control systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

NCCER Instrumentation certification

Experience working on a rocket launch pad and directly supporting launch operations

Experience in military aviation as a propulsion or airframe technician

Experience using heavy equipment (overhead cranes, forklifts, and man lifts)

Experience following detailed schematics and fabricating fluid panels from said schematics

Knowledge of hydraulic/cryogenic systems and operations

Experience explaining the differences between test setups: hydraulic vs. pneumatic vs. thermal and between sensors (load cells, differential pressure transducers, thermocouples, etc.)

Experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex controls, fluids, and mechanical systems

Experience routing tubes in the field to a high level of accuracy

Experience in safely rigging and moving items under 20,000 lbs.

Experience operating and building a flush cart, proof cart, and leak check cart

Experience working in a clean room environment

Familiarity with calibrated measurement devices, including load cells, multimeters, calipers, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and micrometers

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Standard hours for this role are Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Must be available for overtime and weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required

Ability to support shift rotations as site demands change

Flight hardware is typically built in tight quarters, and physical dexterity is required

Valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain

Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

Must be able to travel to other SpaceX facilities when needed (up to 25% travel)

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 6 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 for 6 hours or greater per day

Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and p…