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SpaceX · 5 hours ago

Build Specialist, Automation & Controls (Starship Launch Pad)

Cape Canaveral, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human life on Mars. They are seeking a Build Specialist for the Starship Tower & Launch Mount team to bridge the gap between design and activation, focusing on planning installations, assisting in the field, and improving processes based on lessons learned.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Electrical systems troubleshootingControls systems integrationInstrumentation installationPlanning document interpretationCable harness fabricationAdaptability in rolesCommunication skillsProblem-solving ability

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

2+ years of experience in mechanical, fluid, or electrical disciplines

Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Ability to work at elevated heights up to 500 feet

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

Preferred

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