Fabrication Technician (Fluid Systems)

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 (FLUID SYSTEMS)

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

• 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

• 1+ 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

• General physical fitness is required for some work areas, flight hardware typically is built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required

• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 35lbs, unassisted

• Ability to work at elevated heights up to 200ft

• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain

• Willing to work extended hours and weekends, as needed

• Travel to other sites may be required

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.

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