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Data & Control Systems Technician (Starship Launch Hardware) - Level 4/5

SpaceX

Cape Canaveral, FLFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Cape Canaveral, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

SpaceX is hiring a Data & Control Systems Technician (Starship Launch Hardware) - Level 4/5. SpaceX is seeking a Data & Control Systems Technician to install and terminate wiring for instrumentation and data acquisition systems, perform continuity checks, and troubleshoot electrical issues. This role involves collaborating with design engineers, generating purchase orders, and leading complex projects. The technician will also build and maintain PLC-based manufacturing hardware and fabricate support structures.

Key focus areas include Install and terminate wiring to pad instrumentation and data acquisition systems, Install connectors, connector pins, terminals and lugs, and Perform continuity checks, locate and correct wiring errors using measuring instruments.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalency, 5+ Years Industrial Controls Experience, and Must Be U.S. Citizen Or Permanent Resident Or Eligible For ITAR Authorization. Important skills include Install Wiring, Terminate Wiring, Install Connectors, Install Connector Pins, Install Terminals, and Install Lugs. Preferred (not required): ISO 9000, IPC-620, ICP-610, and Quality Inspection With Harnessing.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Install WiringTerminate WiringInstall ConnectorsInstall Connector PinsInstall TerminalsInstall LugsPerform Continuity ChecksLocate Wiring ErrorsCorrect Wiring ErrorsUse OhmmetersUse Voltage CalibratorsUse Shop Assembly EquipmentUse Hand ToolsCollaborate With Design EngineersTroubleshoot FailuresTroubleshoot Issues From Test DataWrite Work Planning DocumentsCreate Work Planning DocumentsOrganize Work Planning DocumentsGenerate Purchase OrdersLead Complex ProjectsInstall Electrical ConveyancesModify Electrical ConveyancesInstall ConduitInstall Cable TrayInstall Cable AssembliesBuild Intricate Cable AssembliesBuild Complex Cable AssembliesUse Mil-C ConnectorsUse Mil-C ContactsTroubleshoot AC Power Distribution EquipmentBuild AC Power EquipmentTerminate AC Power EquipmentBuild PLC Based Manufacturing HardwareTerminate PLC Based Manufacturing HardwareTroubleshoot PLC Based Manufacturing HardwareMaintain PLC Based Manufacturing HardwareFabricate Support StructuresFabricate EnclosuresFabricate Conveyances for Electrical Distribution EquipmentISO 9000IPC-620ICP-610Quality Inspection With HarnessingQuality Inspection With CablesBasic Direct Current Electrical TheoryDevelop ProceduresDocument Procedures

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate5+ Years Professional Experience With Industrial ControlsPass Air Force Background Check for Cape CanaveralAbility to Work Nights & WeekendsAbility to Lift 25 Lbs. UnassistedAbility to Perform Job Duties Requiring StandingAbility to Work at Elevated Heights Up to 100 FeetUS Citizen or NationalUS Lawful Permanent ResidentRefugee Under 8 U.S.C. § 1157Asylee Under 8 U.S.C. § 1158Associate Degree in Aerospace Technology

Full job description

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.

DATA & CONTROL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP LAUNCH HARDWARE) - LEVEL 4/5

RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Install and terminate wiring to pad instrumentation and data acquisition systems

  • Install connectors, connector pins, terminals and lugs

  • Perform continuity checks, locate and correct wiring errors using measuring instruments such as ohmmeters and voltage calibrators

  • Perform work in support of fellow technicians and engineering employees using shop assembly equipment and hand tools

  • Collaborate with design engineers to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data

  • Write, create and organize work planning documents and instructions

  • Generate purchase orders from vendor quotes

  • Lead complex and mentally taxing projects with little to no oversight

  • Install and modify electrical conveyances, including but not limited to conduit and cable tray

  • Install cable and cable assemblies

  • Build intricate and complex cable assemblies using Mil-C connectors and contacts

  • Troubleshoot AC power distribution equipment up to 480VAC

  • Build and terminate AC power equipment up to 480VAC

  • Build, terminate, troubleshoot and maintain PLC based manufacturing hardware

  • Fabricate support structures, enclosures and conveyances for electrical distribution equipment BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate

  • 5+ years of professional experience working with industrial controls or instrumentation in a manufacturing or production environment PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Associate degree in aerospace technology or another technical field

  • 2+ years of professional, hands-on experience working with launch site instrumentation

  • Experience with ISO 9000, IPC-620, and ICP-610 standards

  • Quality inspection experience with harnessing and cables

  • Understanding of basic direct current electrical theory

  • Experience helping to develop and document procedures

  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

  • Ability to design and fabricate simple electrical circuits

  • PLC and DAQ programming experience

  • Experience with NI Max, Step 7, Studio 5000

  • Proficient with use of power tools (e.g. hand drills, grinders, band saws, vacuums, and impact drivers)

  • Proficient with use of hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, screw drivers, brooms, flush cuts, and wrenches) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

  • Ability to work the following shift:

  • Monday – Friday 6:00am – 4:30pm

  • 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] .

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