Data & Control Systems Technician (Starship Launch Hardware) - Level 4/5

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) - LEVEL 4/5

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

• 5+ 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