Build Specialist, Automation & Controls (Starship Launch Pad)

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
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls systems
• 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 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

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.

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.