About this role
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.
LAUNCH PAD TECHNICIAN (FALCON) - MULTIPLE SHIFTS
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform daily scheduled preventative maintenance or repairs of launch critical systems and components
- Provide feedback to leadership and engineering about launch pad systems and components
- Troubleshoot issues found during maintenance inspections of fluid and mechanical systems
- Follow standard practices and procedures needed to perform daily tasks
- Operate heavy machinery, including forklifts and aerial platforms
- Work with a team of technicians to ensure every system is maintained with the highest level of quality to support a 100% successful launch of a multi-million dollar launch vehicle
- Assist other technicians during launches with vehicle roll-out, launch procedures, and post-launch securing
- Assist fluids technicians during post-launch pad refurbishments and modifications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of hands on experience in assembly, test, maintenance, repair and/or installation, OR a certificate from an accredited trade skills program
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Associate degree in aerospace technology or equivalent area of study
- 1+ years of experience working with high pressure pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems
- Previous professional experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
- Previous professional experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex fluid and mechanical systems
- Ability to read, understand and follow detailed schematics, drawings, and instructions
- Ability to utilize precision measuring instruments
- Knowledge of different fittings such as natural pipe thread (NPT)
- Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
- Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
- Ability to work one of the following shifts consisting of 4 days and 12-hour shifts:
- Day shift: 6:00am - 6:30pm
- Thursday - Sunday, Friday - Monday, Saturday - Tuesday
- Night Shift: 6:00pm - 6:30am
- Thursday - Sunday, Friday - Monday, Saturday - Tuesday
- Day shift: 6:00am - 6:30pm
- Ability to work at elevated heights
- Flexibility in work schedule, supporting all shifts/overtime, as necessary, to support business needs
- Candidate must be willing to work various shift schedules and overtime
- Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (up to 30 lbs)
- Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
- Work occasionally performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
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].
Other facts
About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary.
SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
For more information, visit www.spacex.com.
What you'll do
- The Launch Pad Technician will perform daily scheduled preventative maintenance and repairs of launch critical systems. They will troubleshoot issues, operate heavy machinery, and assist during launches and post-launch activities.
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