SpaceX is a U.S.-based advanced technology company founded by residing CEO and CTO, Elon Musk. Founded in 2002, SpaceX builds rockets and spacecraft from the ground up, including cutting edge electronics, software, vehicle structures, and engine systems. The Falcon Launch Vehicle and Dragon Spacecraft programs are some of the most ambitious engineering systems in the world, designed to support our ultimate goals of aviation-like spaceflight capability and making humanity a multi-planet species. Our team is made up of more than 3,000 SpaceXers located across our Hawthorne, California headquarters; and other facilities in Florida, Texas, and Washington, DC.
Advance the course of human history and pave the ways to Mars
This is SpaceX. We are not like most companies. Our goal is to do what has never before been done--enabling mankind to live on other planets. We push the boundaries of what is currently possible, and understand it takes rare individuals to help us make this happen. We celebrate our successes, and each other. We seek future colleagues with a rare mix of drive, passion, scrappiness, intelligence, and curiosity to seek what’s beyond the stars.
Playing a direct role in advancing the course of human history is no small endeavor. Join us, and find your place in the SpaceX legacy.
Launch Technician (Instrumentation & Range Ops), Cape
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 electronic technicians and engineering employees using shop assembly equipment and hand tools
- Collaborate with design engineers to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent GED
- At least 11 months of professional hands-on experience working with launch site instrumentation
- At least 9 years of professional experience working as a technician
- Professional experience working with instrumentation such as transducers, accelerometers, and thermocouples
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience with ISO9000
- Experience working in a clean room
- Experience with surface-mount technology
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment under stress
- Applicants should have demonstrated a strong propensity for hands-on work and attention to detail
- Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
- Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees and customers
- Aptitude for learning basic direct current electrical theory
- Ability to work with design engineers to develop and document set up and procedures
- A strong passion for space exploration
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Additional Requirements:
- Must pass Cape Canaveral Air Force Station background investigation
- Typically a minimum of 50 hours per week; overtime is frequently required for particular tasks based on operational need
- While the schedule normally calls for work in the daytime, occasional second shift and overnight shifts may be required during launch vehicle on-pad operations for major tests and launch
- Ninety percent of the work is at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and the Kennedy Space Center; ten percent travel to the manufacturing center and other launch or tests sites
- Ability to work in a high-stress environment
- Work is often performed outdoors throughout the year; typically exposed to winter winds and temperatures, and summer heat and humidity.
- General physical fitness is required for some work areas, flight hardware typically is built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required
ITAR Requirements:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about 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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
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