Controls Technician; Starship Tower

Overview

Cape Canaveral, FL

Space

X 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 Space

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

CONTROLS TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP TOWER) - MULTIPLE SHIFTS

• Read and interpret planning documents, schematics, datasheets/manuals, drawings, blueprints, and engineering sketches
• Adjust, repair or replace faulty components of ground hardware, test, and integration equipment
• Fabricate and install parts and systems used in launch environments using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments
• Connect and verify pressure transducers, thermocouples, and other sensors
• Install connectors, connector pins, terminals, and lugs
• Complete necessary wiring of the electrical ground support equipment for ground systems
• Collaborate with launch engineers to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from launch activities
• Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify wiring of electronics racks and junction boxes
• Perform maintenance tasks as required in a variety of roles for vehicle integration, pad maintenance, site preventative maintenance, general facilities, and any other general maintenance work as required to maintain an operational launch site

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience as a mechanic, technician, or construction worker

• 3+ years of experience using power tools in a professional capacity
• 1+ years of experience with electronic system assembly and construction
• 3+ years of experience working with instrumentation such as RTDs, thermocouples, strain gauges, load cells, displacement transducers, and pressure transducers
• Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
• Basic knowledge of Wheatstone bridge theory, Ohm's law, and DC electronics
• Associate degree in instrumentation, control technology, electrical systems, or related field
• Experience working in corrosive environments and mitigation techniques
• Operational knowledge of an oscilloscope, multimeter, soldering wires, connectors
• System-level troubleshooting and the ability to identify and implement corrective actions
• Knowledge of signal conditioning for various sensors, including thermocouple types K, S, and E; bonding concepts; probes; and cold junction compensation
• Experience with DC power supplies, DC-DC converters, UPS installations, heat shrink tubing, cable harnessing, lacing, and proper strain relief concepts
• Working knowledge of transducers, operational amplifiers, and measurement techniques for temperature, pressure, flow, displacement, vibration, and strain gauges
• Data acquisition concepts, hardware, and interfacing (SCXI/PXI) and multiple bus architectures
• Project planning capabilities with tasks, milestones, and reviews to implement solutions
• Knowledge in data acquisition concepts and hardware (SCXI and PXI based)

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Work shift availability:
  Monday - Friday 6:00am - 4:30pm or 6:00pm - 4:30am
• Work schedule varies with site operational needs; flexibility required
• Willingness to travel to other Space
  
  X locations as necessary
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted
• Physical requirements include lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying
• Work at elevated heights (up to 500 feet) and in confined spaces
• Exposure to extreme outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain, ice)
• ITAR compliance: applicant must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required authorizations

Space

X is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or other legally protected status.