Controls Technician; Starship Launch Pad

Overview

Space

X 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 Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read and interpret planning documents, schematics, datasheets/manuals, drawings, blueprints, and engineering sketches
• Adjust, repair or replace faulty components of ground hardware, test, and integration equipment
• Fabricate and install parts and systems used in launch environments using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments
• Connect and verify pressure transducers, thermocouples, and other sensors
• Install connectors, connector pins, terminals, and lugs
• Complete necessary wiring of the electrical ground support equipment for ground systems
• Collaborate with launch engineers to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from launch activities
• Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify wiring of electronics racks and junction boxes
• Perform maintenance tasks as required in a variety of roles for vehicle integration, pad maintenance, site preventative maintenance, general facilities, and any other general maintenance work as required to maintain an operational launch site

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience designing, installing, or troubleshooting electrical control systems

• Experience working with any of the following instrumentation:
  Fluke multimeters, resistance temperature devices (RTDs), thermocouples, strain gages, load cells, displacement transducers, pressure transducers
• Ability to install, cut, thread and bend rigid conduit
• Experience using power tools in a professional capacity
• Experience with electronic system assembly and construction
• Working knowledge of programmable logic controller (PLC) hardware, human machine interface (HMI), and/or graphical user interface (GUI)
• Intimate knowledge of electronic test equipment - multimeters, process meters, oscilloscopes
• Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
• Basic knowledge of Wheatstone bridge theory, ability to apply Ohm's law, and an understanding of direct current (DC) electronics
• Associate degree in instrumentation, control technology, electrical systems, or another related field
• Experience working in corrosive environments and mitigation techniques
• Operational knowledge of an oscilloscope, multimeter, soldering wires, connectors
• System-level troubleshooting skills and the ability to logically solve instrumentation system problems and determine corrective action
• Knowledge of signal conditioning concepts for various types of sensors to include the following:
  Thermocouple Types K, S, and E; thermal conductive bonding concepts (resistance weld-on and adhesive bond-on types); TC probes through thermowell sheaths; cold junction compensation concepts
• Experience with DC power supplies; DC-DC converters; UPS installations; heat shrink tubing, cable harnessing, lacing, and proper strain relief concepts
• Working knowledge of transducers, operational amplifiers, and the knowledge of measurement techniques for temperature, pressure, flow, displacement, vibration and the application of strain gauges
• Working knowledge of multiple bus architectures (PCI/PCIe, PXI/PXIe, GPIB, Serial, USB, etc.) and data communication technologies
• Demonstrated capabilities in developing comprehensive project plans including tasks, stage/gate milestones, and reviews
• Intermediate skill level using Windows operating systems
• Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, One Note)
• Knowledge of data acquisition concepts, hardware, and interfacing (SCXI and PXI-based)

• Willing to work extended hours and weekends, as needed
• Shifts:
  • 1st Shift: Monday - Friday (5:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
  • 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday (5:00 PM - 5:30 AM)
• Stand:
  Up to 10 hours per day
• Sit:
  Up to 3 hours per day
• Push/Pull:
  Up to 75 lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day
• Overhead reach:
  Up to 10 hours per…