SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Fabrication Technician - Panel Systems

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Full-timeCape Canaveral, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalency certificate is required.
At least 5 years of professional hands-on experience with pressurized, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems is required.
The candidate must be able to pass the Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.
The candidate must be able to work either Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., or Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.
The candidate must be able to work nights and weekends when needed to meet critical launch milestones.
The candidate must be able to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted.
The candidate must be able to perform duties involving standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, working in cramped positions and small openings, and climbing hand over hand.
The candidate must be able to work at heights up to 100 feet.
The candidate must be able to work in extreme outdoor environments, including heat, cold, and rain, and in environments with fumes, odors, and noise.
Travel to other sites may be required, up to 15% of the time.
The candidate 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 the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Responsibilities

Provide technician ground support equipment support by building, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment such as pumps, tanks, valves, and plumbing related to the liquid oxygen pad, fuel pad, and other site facilities.
Fabricate tubing based on drawings and computer-aided design models.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and instrumentation as needed.
Operate and maintain hardware, high-pressure systems, pumps, and other ancillary equipment, including pneumatic components.
Fabricate and repair ground support equipment, hardware, and equipment.
Collaborate with design engineers to develop and document ground support equipment activities.
Ensure all materials are clean and inspected according to Clean for Oxygen Service Standards.
Build and maintain ground support equipment, liquid oxygen and fuel farms, and associated systems and equipment.
Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required.
Follow applicable regulations and SpaceX procedures, including quality and safety policies and requirements from OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, ASME, and NEC.
Develop ways to streamline processes and increase the reliability of testing operations.
Perform related duties in support of vehicle, launch pad, and development programs.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in the aerospace industry, the military, or another high-reliability operating environment.
Experience with ground support equipment in the aerospace industry.
Mechanical aptitude and experience working with machines and general tooling.
Formalized mechanical training and skill in using hand and power tools.
Demonstrated experience in situations where quick thinking and problem solving play a critical role.
Knowledge of vacuum, hydraulic, and pump systems.
Knowledge of borescope inspection equipment.
Knowledge of fittings such as NPT and A/N.
Ability to use power tools, hand tools, and heavy equipment.
Experience with precision tube bending.
Experience with precision measuring instruments.
Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics, as well as piping and instrumentation diagrams.
Knowledge of hazardous systems, including cryogenic, flammable, hypergolic, and pyrophoric systems.
Knowledge of high-pressure system design and handling.

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

FABRICATION TECHNICIAN (PANELS SYSTEM) - MULTIPLE SHIFTS - LEVEL 4/5

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide technician ground support equipment (GSE) support, which involves building, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment such as pumps, tanks, valves, and plumbing related to the liquid oxygen (LOX) pad, fuel pad, and other aspects of the site facilities
Fabricate tubing based on drawings & CAD models
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and instrumentation as needed
Operate and maintain hardware, high-pressure systems and pumps, and other ancillary equipment, including pneumatic components
Fabricate and repair GSE, hardware, and equipment
Collaborate with design engineers to develop and document ground support equipment activities
Ensure all materials are clean and inspected according to Clean for Oxygen Service Standards
Build and maintain GSE, LOX/fuel farms, and associated systems/equipment
Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required
Follow all necessary regulations and appropriate SpaceX procedures, including quality policies, safety policies, OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, ASME, NEC, etc.
Develop ways to streamline processes and increase the reliability of testing operations
Perform a variety of related duties in support of vehicle, launch pad, and development programs

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of professional hands-on experience with pressurized, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience in the aerospace industry, military or other high-reliability operating environment
Experience in ground support equipment in an aerospace industry
Mechanical aptitude and experience (work with machines and general tooling)
Formalized mechanical training, skilled in hand and power tool usage
A demonstrated experience where quick-thinking and problem solving plays a critical role
Knowledge of vacuum, hydraulic and pump systems
Knowledge of all types of borescope inspection equipment
Knowledge of different fittings such as NPT and A/N
Ability to utilize power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment
Experience with precision tube bending
Experience with precision measuring instruments
Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical schematics as well as piping and instrumentation diagrams
Knowledge of hazardous systems – cryogenic, flammable, hypergolic, pyrophoric
Knowledge of high-pressure system design and handling

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
Ability to work the following shift:
- Monday – Friday 5:00am – 3:30pm
- Monday – Friday 5:00pm – 3:30am
Ability to work nights & weekends when needed to meet critical launch milestones
Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 25 lbs.) unassisted
Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand
Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 100 feet)
Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
Travel to other sites may be required, up to 15% of the time

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.

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 [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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