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.

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 BASIC

QUALIFICATIONS

: High school diploma or equivalency certificate 1+ years of experience designing, installing, or troubleshooting electrical control systems PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 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.

Control Technician (Starship Launch Pad) - Night Shift