Apprentice Automation & Control Systems Technician

AUTOMATION & CONTROL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

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.

The automation & control systems technician will support the build-up and maintenance of our data and control systems. These systems comprise various data acquisition and control hardware, wiring, interface harnesses, and a wide range of instrumentation. The goal of the data & control systems team is to meet various test requirements to achieve safe, economical, and reliable access to space.

• 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 technicians and engineering employees using shop assembly equipment and hand tools
• Collaborate with design engineers to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data
• Write, create, and organize work planning documents and instructions
• Generate purchase orders from vendor quotes
• Lead complex and mentally taxing projects with little to no oversight
• Install and modify electrical conveyances, including but not limited to conduit and cable tray
• Install cable and cable assemblies
• Build intricate and complex cable assemblies using Mil-C connectors and contacts
• Troubleshoot AC power distribution equipment up to 480
  
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• Build and terminate AC power equipment up to 480
  
  VAC
• Build, terminate, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based manufacturing hardware
• Fabricate support structures, enclosures, and conveyances for electrical distribution equipment

• Associate's degree in an aerospace or electrical field
• Experience working with electronic systems and working with instrumentation such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, valves, flow meters, multimeters, or oscilloscopes (experience from college program counts)

• 2+ years of experience working with instrumentation such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, valves, flow meters, multimeters, or oscilloscopes
• 2+ years of professional, hands‑on experience working with launch site instrumentation
• Experience with ISO 9000, IPC‑620, and ICP‑610 standards
• Quality inspection experience with harnessing and cables
  
  Understanding of basic direct current electrical theory
• Experience helping to develop and document procedures
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to design and fabricate simple electrical circuits
• PLC and DAQ programming experience
• Experience with NI Max and Studio 5000
• Proficient with the use of power tools (e.g., hand drills, grinders, band saws, vacuums, and impact drivers)
• Proficient with use of hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, screw drivers, brooms, flush cuts, and wrenches)

• General physical fitness is required for some work areas, hardware is typically built in tight quarters, and physical dexterity is required
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 25 lbs unassisted
• Ability to work at elevated heights - up to 300 ft. with proper PPE
• Ability to work in extreme environments – heat, cold, rain, fumes, odors, and noise
• Willing to work extended hours and weekends, as needed

• 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.

Space

X is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Space

X 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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