Fluids Systems Technician (Starship)
SpaceX•Starbase, TX, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
