Maintenance Technician

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.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Maintenance technicians at the Rocket Development Facility work in a fast-paced testing environment, where the extraordinary becomes the everyday. The maintenance technician will be involved in all aspects of component and systems maintenance. They will utilize all tools at their disposal to ensure the reliability of rocket development and production test stands. This will involve corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance techniques as well as operational and design feedback for maintaining and improving all systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and repair ground support equipment on test stands and facilities systems including fluid, structural, and mechanical systems
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair hardware associated with rocket test stand systems
• Maintain structural/mechanical systems and related components such as rollers, bearings, rams, etc.
• Collaborate with design and test engineers to maintain systems in peak operating condition, provide operational feedback, and promote continual improvement
• Develop novel methods to streamline processes site-wide to increase reliability of internal processes
• Follow all regulations and appropriate SpaceX procedures including quality policies, safety policies, OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, ASME, NEC and other standards

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 4+ years of experience working with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, electrical, cryogenics, high pressure, or data systems

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience working as a maintenance technician
• Strong familiarity with plumbing, instrumentation, and electrical schematics/diagrams
• Formal experience working in a fast-paced production environment with power generation, oil and gas, aerospace, automotive, or electronics production
• Knowledge of vacuum systems, HVAC systems, process piping inspections/operations, tubing and pipe fitting, rotating machinery (pumps, air compressors), and a wide variety of mechanical fasteners
• Knowledge of high-pressure gas, hydraulic, cryogenic, flammable, hypergolic, and pyrophoric systems
• Experience with heavy equipment or industrial operations and maintenance
• Experience in maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting instrumentation, process controls, and data and control systems
• Operational knowledge of process instrumentation (pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, load cells, flow meters, etc.)
• Operational knowledge of basic electrical theory and electrical troubleshooting (multi-meter fault finding; soldering/connecting; operation of various crimping tools)
• Experience with CMMS or ERP systems such as Maximo, SAP, Oracle, etc.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while maintaining a high sense of urgency in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively
• Working conditions may be in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand over hand
• Must be able to lift heavy objects up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 300 feet) with proper PPE
• Must be able to respond to emergencies to support priority projects, missions, and launches
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility is required
• Must be able to work in extreme outdoor environments when needed – heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.
• Must be able to travel to other SpaceX locations as needed (up to 25%)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    
    
Pay range:    
Maintenance Technician/Level 1: $18.00/hour    
Maintenance Technician/Level 2: $23.00/hour    
Maintenance Technician/Level 3: $28.00/hour    
    
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cas