Fluids Technician (Starship Tower Build)

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

FLUIDS TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP TOWER BUILD)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide technician GSE support which involves building, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic equipment such as valves, plumbing and components related to the Starship tower build
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and instrumentation as needed
  • Read and interpret planning documents, schematics, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints and engineering sketches
  • Operate and maintain hardware, high pressure systems, and other ancillary equipment including mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic components
  • Fabricate and repair GSE hardware and equipment
  • Collaborate with design engineers to develop and document GSE activities
  • Ensure all materials are clean and inspected according to Clean for Oxygen Service Standards
  • Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits or certifications as required
  • Follow all necessary regulations and appropriate SpaceX procedures including quality policies, safety policies, OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, ASME, NEC, etc.
  • Develop novel ways site wide to streamline processes and increase the reliability of production an testing operations
  • Perform a variety of related duties in support of integrated system installation and activation

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years of experience with high pressure, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Associate degree
  • A&P license
  • Experience in the aerospace industry, military or other high-reliability operating environment
  • Experience in ground support equipment in an aerospace industry
  • Mechanical aptitude and experience (work with machines and general tooling)
  • Formalized mechanical training, skilled in hand and power tool usage
  • Willingness to learn/experience troubleshooting and repairing instrumentation and low voltage wiring
  • A demonstrated experience where quick-thinking and problem solving plays a critical role
  • Knowledge of all types of borescope inspection equipment
  • Knowledge of different fittings such as NPT and A/N
  • Ability to utilize power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment
  • Use of precision measuring instruments
  • Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics
  • Knowledge of hazardous systems – cryogenic, flammable, hypergolic, pyrophoric
  • Knowledge of high pressure system design and handling

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to lift heavy objects up to 30 lbs, unassisted
  • Valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record
  • Ability to work at elevated heights up to 500 ft
  • General physical fitness is required for some work areas, hardware typically is built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required
  • Willing to travel to alternate work sites to support fabrication activities
  • Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
  • Willing to work extended hours and weekends, as needed
  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

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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