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 ofenabling human life on Mars.
TEST EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN (FABRICATION & SUPPORT) LEVEL 4
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide ground support equipment (GSE) technician 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 facility
- Maintain troubleshoot and repair equipment and instrumentation as needed
- Operate and maintain hardware highpressure 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 GSE activities
- Ensure all materials are clean and inspected according to Clean for Oxygen Service Standards
- Build and maintain structural and engine test 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 novel ways sitewide to streamline processes and increase the reliability of testing operations
- Perform a variety of related duties in support of engine testing and structural test stand programs
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 8 years of professional industrial experience such as installing pipe and components bending stainless tubes or working around highpressure systems or mechanical systems
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- A&P license
- Experience in the space exploration industry military or other highreliability operating environment
- Experience in ground support equipment in the 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 quickthinking and problemsolving plays a critical role
- Knowledge of high vacuum systems
- Knowledge of all types of bore scope inspection equipment
- Knowledge of various fittings (NPT MS AN Swagelok medium pressure)
- Ability to utilize power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment
- Use of precision measuring instruments
- Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics
- Knowledge of hazardous systems cryogenic flammable hypergolic pyrophoric
- Knowledge of highpressure system design and handling
- Experience using test instrumentation and control components
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.
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Required Experience:
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