Data & Control Systems Technician (Starship Launch Hardware)

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.

DATA & CONTROL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP LAUNCH HARDWARE)

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

1+ years of professional experience working with industrial controls or instrumentation in a manufacturing or production environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate degree in aerospace technology or another technical field

2+ years of professional, hands-on experience working with launch site instrumentation

Experience with ISO 9000, IPC-620, and ICP-610 standards

Quality inspection experience with harnessing and cables

Understanding of basic direct current electrical theory

Experience helping to develop and document procedures

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Ability to design and fabricate simple electrical circuits

PLC and DAQ programming experience

Experience with NI Max, Step 7, Studio 5000

Proficient with use of power tools (e.g. hand drills, grinders, band saws, vacuums, and impact drivers)

Proficient with use of hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, screw drivers, brooms, flush cuts, and wrenches)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

Ability to work the following shift:

Monday – Friday 6:00am – 4:30pm

Ability to work nights & weekends when needed to meet critical launch milestones

Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 25 lbs.) unassisted

Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand

Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 100 feet)

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

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

Travel to other sites may be required, up to 15% of the time

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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