Electrician Level 4/5 (College Station)

SpaceX
College Station, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for experienced electricians who perform complex repairs and work in high-stakes industrial environments, with a preference for those with aerospace or launch facility experience and a willingness to travel and adapt to demanding physical conditions.

Best fit for

  • Experienced electricians with a background in industrial systems and a willingness to travel for mission-critical projects
    — “Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects”
  • Candidates with hands-on experience in electrical maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment
    — “Install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment”

Things to consider

  • This role requires physical endurance and ability to work in extreme conditions including high temperatures and noise
    — “Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise”
  • The position demands significant flexibility in work hours, including weekends and overtime
    — “Must be able to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with complex electrical systems and highlight any aerospace or launch facility work on your resume
    — “Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns”
  • Demonstrate your ability to work independently and adapt to rapidly changing responsibilities during interviews
    — “Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment”
  • Highlight your proficiency in using testing instruments and interpreting technical manuals in your application materials
    — “Ability to read and understand technical manuals and reports”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • repairing and replacing defective parts in electrical fixtures
  • installing enhancements and major upgrades to plant electrical subsystems
  • performing preventative repair and maintenance
Typical background
5+ years of experience with electrical systems

Skills & requirements

Required

Electrical System RepairElectrical Component InstallationPreventative MaintenanceElectrical TestingBlueprint Reading

Preferred

Rocket Launch Facility ExperienceMaster Electrician License

Stack & domain

BlueprintsWiring DiagramsSchematicsVolt/ohmmetersOscilloscopesElectrician’s Hand ToolsMeasuring And Testing InstrumentsAbility To Work In A High-paced, Challenging Work EnvironmentMaster Electrician LicenseJourneyman Or Nccer Industrial License

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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.

ELECTRICIAN LEVEL 4/5

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Repair and replace defective parts in electrical fixtures

Install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic devices

Perform preventative repair and maintenance of field, plant, and shop electronic and electrical systems, devices, equipment and components

Install enhancements and major upgrades to plant electrical subsystems

Perform work from instructions using blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics

Test electrical circuits to ensure their operability

Install electrical components to architectural and code specifications

Test wiring connections with test equipment like volt/ohmmeters, and oscilloscopes

Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

5+ years of experience with electrical systems 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns

Master electrician license

Journeyman or NCCER industrial license 

Ability to identify and implement efficient paths of action to finish the assigned work

Ability to test, calibrate, diagnose, and repair various devices

Ability to use a variety of electrician’s hand tools as well as measuring and testing instruments

Demonstrable knowledge and/or understanding of codes, rules, regulations and standards of electrical equipment

Ability to read and understand technical manuals and reports

Ability to use precision measuring instruments

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects

Must be able to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed

Valid state issued driver's license

Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small opening and climbing hand over hand, lifting up to 25 lbs., and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights

Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

Stand: Up to 6 hours per day

Sit: Up to 3 hours per day

Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day

Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day

Walk: Up to 3 hours per day

Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day

Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 3 hours per day

Kneel/Crouch: Up to 3 hours per day

Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day

Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees up to 3 hours per day

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.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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