Test Stand Maintenance Technician

SpaceX • McGregor, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Maintenance technicians at SpaceX’s Rocket Development and Test Facility work in a fast-paced testing environment. The role supports the build, activation, modification, and improvement of fluid and mechanical systems used to test rocket engines. With a focus on repairs and reliability, technicians perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance on test systems, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical hardware, and provide feedback to operations and design teams to improve the test site.

The position maintains test stands and ground support equipment supporting tests of integrated flight vehicles, rocket engines, and components. Work includes structural, mechanical, and fluid systems, as well as compliance with applicable regulations and SpaceX procedures. Technicians may need to respond to emergencies, work extended hours and weekends, work outdoors in extreme weather, and travel to other SpaceX locations up to 25% of the time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• At least 3 years of experience working with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, cryogenic, high-pressure gas, or data systems.
• Ability to adapt rapidly to changing roles and responsibilities while maintaining urgency in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively with peers, leadership, and customers.
• Ability to perform duties requiring standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, working in cramped positions and small openings, and climbing hand-over-hand.
• Ability to work at heights up to 300 feet with appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Ability to lift objects up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and rain.
• Ability to travel to other SpaceX locations as needed, up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to work in tight quarters requiring physical dexterity.
• Must meet U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of experience as a maintenance technician, service technician, field service engineer, or mechanic.
• Strong experience reading schematics and diagrams for fluid routing, instrumentation, and electrical components.
• Experience in a fast-paced production environment such as power generation, oil and gas, aerospace, automotive, or electronics.
• Knowledge of vacuum and HVAC systems, process piping inspections and operations, tubing and pipe fittings, rotating machinery, and mechanical fasteners.
• Knowledge of high-pressure gas, hydraulic, cryogenic, flammable, hypergolic, and pyrophoric systems.
• Experience with heavy equipment or industrial operations and maintenance.
• Experience in equipment maintenance and calibration, instrumentation troubleshooting, process controls, and data and control systems.
• Operational knowledge of process instrumentation, such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, and load cells.
• Operational knowledge of basic electrical theory and troubleshooting, including multimeter fault finding, soldering and connecting, and use of crimping tools.
• Experience with CMMS or ERP systems such as Maximo, SAP, or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Modify and maintain test stands and ground support equipment supporting tests of integrated flight vehicles, rocket engines, and rocket components.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair hardware associated with rocket test stand fluid, structural, and mechanical subsystems.
• Maintain structural and mechanical systems and components, including rollers, bearings, and rams.
• Maintain fluid systems and components, including process piping, pumps, valves, and filters.
• Collaborate with design and operations engineers to maintain systems, provide feedback on designs and operations, and improve ground support equipment.
• Develop methods to streamline internal processes and increase reliability across the test site.
• Follow applicable regulations and SpaceX procedures, including quality and safety policies and relevant OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, ASME, and NEC standards.
• Respond to emergencies to support priority projects, missions, and launches.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED