Fluids Specialist (Starship)
SpaceX
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FLUIDS SPECIALIST (STARSHIP)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide technician GSE support which involves building, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic equipment such as valves, plumbing and components related to the Starship tower build
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and instrumentation as needed
- Read and interpret planning documents, schematics, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints and engineering sketches
- Operate and maintain hardware, high-pressure systems, and other ancillary equipment including mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic 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
- 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 site-wide to streamline processes and increase the reliability of production and testing operations
- Perform a variety of related duties in support of integrated system installation and activation
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3+ years of experience with high-pressure, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Associate degree
- A&P license
- 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
- Willingness to learn/experience troubleshooting and repairing instrumentation and low voltage wiring
- A demonstrated experience where quick-thinking and problem solving plays a critical role
- Knowledge of all types of borescope inspection equipment
- Knowledge of different fittings such as NPT and AN
- 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 high-pressure system design and handling
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- General physical fitness is required for some work areas, hardware typically is built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required
- Willing to travel to alternate work sites to support fabrication activities
- Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends, as needed
- General physical fitness is required for some work areas, hardware typically is built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required.
- Ability to work at elevated heights.
- Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain.
- Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.
- Typically 50-hour work weeks, schedule varies depending on site operational needs, flexibility required.
- Overtime is frequently required for particular tasks or test series.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
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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