Components Technician (Starship Valves)

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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 developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

COMPONENTS TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP VALVES)

The Propulsion Components team develops the most advanced spacecraft and launch vehicle components in the world. Our technicians serve as hardware build and test experts for the flow control devices that drive the critical capabilities on Starship/Super Heavy - from regulators and solenoids to butterfly valves. You will build valves, regulators, and mechanisms for maximum reliability in extreme environments, with temperatures ranging from 70K to 700K and pressures beyond 10,000 psig. As a technician, you will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of build quality, ensuring tests are being run correctly, and interfacing directly with build engineers on the floor. Technicians in this role will be capable of understanding component functionality to be able to assist in troubleshooting or recognizing potential issues before they occur and helping to update work instructions to reduce future issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Deliver state-of-the-art, high-quality flow control devices for Starship and Super Heavy. Assemble and test valves, regulators, and mechanisms. Collaborate with engineering and leadership to achieve SpaceX’s highest-yet component delivery rate
  • Responsible for maintaining a safe, professional, and neat work area. Recommend changes to tooling, equipment, training, and personal protective equipment to eliminate safety hazards
  • Set the standard for a rigorous and efficient technician team, operating with high efficiency and utilization across a broad mix of valves/mechanisms. Perform work according to procedures, specifications and test instructions, and communicate daily work completion to report to peers/leadership
  • Troubleshoot failure modes and work directly with engineering to solve interesting problems. Provide recommendations to design/instructions/process to improve reliability, manufacturability, or rate of components. Make the factory of the future
  • Grow your skillset (seal installation, assembly, soldering, pressurized testing) and expertise across products (pneumatic, electromagnetic, and passive valves) while training peers in a fast-growing team

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of experience working in a fabrication, manufacturing (assembly), or testing role

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Trained in assembly or testing of propulsion, aviation or automotive hardware
  • A&P license
  • Lean manufacturing (5S) knowledge and experience
  • High attention to detail in order to ensure safety and accuracy of testing procedures
  • Embodies team mentality; coachable and reliable
  • Experience with pressure/temperature/flow measurement devices, and mechanical/electrical systems
  • 3+ years of aerospace component testing experience
  • Strong mathematical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Basic computer experience
  • Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production teams at all levels of the business
  • The ability to work autonomously or as part of a team to achieve inspiring production goals
  • High pressure testing knowledge

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted
  • Flexible and willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed. Estimated start times: 1st shift (5am), 2nd shift (3pm)

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

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