Fabrication Technician (Panel Systems) - Multiple Shifts - Level 4/5

Cape Canaveral, FL

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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

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