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.
APPRENTICE FABRICATION TECHNICIAN – 2ND SHIFT
Technicians on the fabrication team at SpaceX’s Rocket Development Facility are responsible for building the critical infrastructure used to test the engines, stages, and components for the Falcon and Starship programs. In this role, you can expect to work directly with world-class technicians, fabricators, and engineers on some of the most exciting and critical infrastructure projects in the space industry. If you are someone who thrives working on fast-paced and challenging projects, then this team is for you.
What you'd do
- Provide ground support equipment (GSE) technician support, which involves building, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment such as pumps, tanks, valves, and plumbing related to the liquid oxygen (LOX), fuel pad, and other aspects of the site facility
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and instrumentation as needed
- Operate and maintain hardware, high-pressure systems, pumps, and other ancillary equipment, including pneumatic 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
- Build and maintain structural and engine test equipment
- Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required
- Follow all necessary regulations and appropriate SpaceX procedures, including quality policies and safety policies
- Develop novel ways, site-wide, to streamline processes and increase the reliability of testing operations
What they want
- Associate’s degree or certification from a 2-year technical school
- Experience with hand tools and blueprint reading (experience gained through a 2-year college or technical program counts)