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Build Specialist, Automation & Controls (Starship Launch Pad)

SpaceX · Texas, United States · 1 wk ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Create work instructions for integration of electrical and controls systems as well as their related secondary structures
  • Identify and escalate tricky designs that lead to manufacturing difficulties, and propose solutions for improving the process
  • Provide production support: rapidly disposition issue tickets, work with engineers to define requirements and standard repairs
  • Test and fabricate cable harnesses including soldering, crimping, assembling connectors
  • Select, modify, and maintain equipment needed to perform tests and fabrication projects
  • Onboard new machinery or equipment to increase the efficiency of builds
  • Document build processes
  • Pursue initiatives to streamline the process of going from a design to completed hardware in the field including the areas of supply chain, planning generation, communication with technicians, test plans, tooling, checkouts, and data review

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of experience in mechanical, fluid, or electrical disciplines

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in writing and interpreting planning documents, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches
  • Ability to install and use instrumentation including strain gages, pressure transducers, load cells, thermocouples, RTDs, accelerometers, and analog circuitry
  • Ability to fabricate and repair cable harnesses including: soldering, crimping, assembling connectors
  • Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
  • Ability to solve complex problems with minimal supervision on tight schedules

Additional Requirements

  • Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  • Ability to work at elevated heights up to 500 feet
  • Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
  • Sit: Up to 6 hours per day
  • Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
  • Overhead reach: Up to 6 hours per day
  • Walk: Up to 10 hours per day
  • Lift/Carry: Up to ≤ 50 lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
  • Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 10 hours per day
  • Kneel/Crouch: Up to 3 hours per day
  • Upper body twist: Up to 3 hours per day
  • Able to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 6 hours or greater per day

Standards

  • Ability to work at heights (up to 500ft)
  • Ability to work in confined spaces
  • Ability to use an air purifying respirator
  • Ability to operate heavy equipment and machinery
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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