Launch Operations Technician (Starship) - Night Shift
SpaceX•Starbase, TX, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The launch operations technician is responsible for the integration of all secondary structure, avionics, and stage propulsion components and systems into the vehicle’s primary structure. The task requires both avionics and mechanical integration skills, along with pneumatic and avionics checkout activity.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of professional propulsion, mechanical, automotive, electrical, or avionics hardware installation experience (experience from a 2+ year technical college program counts)
Nice To Haves
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant license
- Experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military, or other high-reliability operating environment
- Experience with forklifts, cranes, and heavy transport equipment
- Knowledge of pressure, temperature, and flow measurement devices, mechanical and electrical systems, and propulsion engines
- Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity
- Ability to use precision measuring instruments
- Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
- Proficient with computers and the ability to use Microsoft Office
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Responsibilities
- Stage, set up, assemble, test, and install flight hardware
- Use precision-calibrated tools
- Provide hands-on operations with both large and small fragile assemblies
- Oversee heavy rigging for large assemblies
- Operate personnel platforms (boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.)
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions
- Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions
- Use various mechanical tools without prior instruction
- Collaborate with production engineers to develop and document integration processes
- Ensure all production services are performed on time, safely, and in a professional manner
- Perform fluids and pneumatic testing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
