Fluids Systems Technician (Starship)

SpaceX
Starbase, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in aerospace fluid systems and pipe fitting.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on mechanical and aerospace fluid systems experience and a background in fabrication
    — “Fabricate and install fluid system components from a schematic or engineering drawing”
  • Individuals who have worked in propulsion test stands or rocket launch facilities and are comfortable with high-pressure testing
    — “Perform high pressure liquid and pneumatic testing”
  • Professionals with strong tool proficiency and a track record of troubleshooting complex systems
    — “Adjust, repair or replace faulty components of ground hardware, test, and integration equipment”

Things to consider

  • This role requires physical stamina and the ability to lift 25 lbs unassisted and work in confined spaces
    — “Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs (unassisted)”
  • Travel expectations may require working at other SpaceX facilities for extended periods
    — “Must be willing to travel up to 25%”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with high-pressure testing and sensor integration in your resume and interviews
    — “Connect and verify pressure transducers, thermocouples, and other sensors”
  • Emphasize your ability to interpret engineering drawings and schematics when applying
    — “Read and interpret planning documents, schematics, data sheets/manuals, drawings, blueprints, and engineering sketches”
  • Showcase your experience with overhead cranes, forklifts, or manlifts if applicable
    — “Experience using heavy equipment, including but not limited to, overhead cranes, forklifts and manlifts”
  • Demonstrate your ability to troubleshoot high-urgency issues under pressure
    — “Troubleshoot and repair high-urgency operational issues found during activation or production usage of fluid systems”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful installation and troubleshooting of fluid systems
  • feedback provided to engineers on system operation and maintenance
Typical background
mechanical or electrical engineering backgroundexperience in aerospace or related industries

Skills & requirements

Required

FabricationInstallationTroubleshootingMechanical And Electronics Hand ToolsPipe Fitting And Fabrication

Preferred

Microsoft OfficeRocket Launch Facility ExperiencePropulsion Test Stand MaintenanceOrbital Or Structural WeldingPneumatic/hydraulic System FabricationCalibrated Measuring InstrumentsHeavy Equipment Operation

Stack & domain

Mechanical And/or Electronics Hand ToolsPipe Fitting And FabricationMicrosoft Office (excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook)TroubleshootingTeamworkAerospace

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.

FLUIDS SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP)

The Fluids Systems Technician is responsible for building, installing, and troubleshooting fluid systems in support of the Starship production facility. Technicians play a key role in the design process by providing feedback to engineers on how the resources will be operated and maintained.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fabricate and install fluid system components from a schematic or engineering drawing, including but not limited to:

Stainless steel/aluminum piping

Ball/check valves

Pressure regulators

Sensors/gauges

Read and interpret planning documents, schematics, data sheets/manuals, drawings, blueprints, and engineering sketches

Adjust, repair or replace faulty components of ground hardware, test, and integration equipment

Connect and verify pressure transducers, thermocouples, and other sensors

Complete necessary wiring of the electrical ground support equipment for ground systems

Perform high pressure liquid and pneumatic testing

Troubleshoot and repair high-urgency operational issues found during activation or production usage of fluid systems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

3+ years of experience using mechanical and/or electronics hand tools

3+ years of experience with pipe fitting and fabrication

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Strong understanding of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns

Experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex fluid and mechanical systems

Experience maintaining a propulsion test stand in the aerospace industry

Experience with orbital or structural welding

Experience with pneumatic/hydraulic system fabrication

Professional experience with calibrated measuring instruments

Experience using heavy equipment, including but not limited to, overhead cranes, forklifts and manlifts

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs (unassisted)

Must be willing to travel up to 25%. Position is based in Brownsville, TX, however work at other SpaceX facilities for extended periods for similar work may be required

Must be able to climb ladders and work in confined spaces

Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts as needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required

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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