Controls Technician (Starship Tower) - Night Shift
SpaceXCape Canaveral, FLPosted 24 February 2026
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Job Description
<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p><strong>CONTROLS TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP TOWER) - NIGHT SHIFT</strong></p>
<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Read and interpret planning documents, schematics, datasheets/manuals, drawings, blueprints, and engineering sketches</li>
<li>Adjust, repair or replace faulty components of ground hardware, test, and integration equipment</li>
<li>Fabricate and install parts and systems used in launch environments using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments</li>
<li>Connect and verify pressure transducers, thermocouples, and other sensors</li>
<li>Install connectors, connector pins, terminals, and lugs</li>
<li>Complete necessary wiring of the electrical ground support equipment for ground systems</li>
<li>Collaborate with launch engineers to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from launch activities</li>
<li>Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify wiring of electronics racks and junction boxes</li>
<li>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</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>BASIC QUALIFCATIONS:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>High school diploma or equivalency certificate</li>
<li>2+ years of experience as a mechanic, technician, or construction worker</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>3+ years of experience using power tools in a professional capacity</li>
<li>1+ years of experience with electronic system assembly and construction</li>
<li>3+ years of experience working with any of the following instrumentation: resistance temperature devices (RTDs), thermocouples, strain gages, load cells, displacement transducers, pressure transducers</li>
<li>Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns</li>
<li>Basic knowledge of Wheatstone bridge theory, ability to apply ohms law, and an understanding of DC electronics</li>
<li>Associate degree in instrumentation, control technology, electrical systems, or another related field</li>
<li>Experience working in corrosive environments and mitigation techniques</li>
<li>Operational knowledge of an oscilloscope, multimeter, soldering wires, connectors</li>
<li>System level troubleshooting skills and the ability to logically solve instrumentation system problems and determine corrective action</li>
<li>Knowledge in signal conditioning concepts for various types of sensors to include the following: Thermocouple Types K,S, and E; TC bonding concepts: resistance weld on and adhesive bond on types; TC probes through thermowell sheaths; cold Junction compensation concepts</li>
<li>Experience with the following devices: DC power supplies; DC-DC converters; UPS installations; heat shrink tubing, cable harnessing, lacing, and proper strain relief concepts</li>
<li>Working knowledge of transducers, operational amplifiers, and the knowledge of measurement techniques for temperature, pressure, flow, displacement, vibration and the application strain gages are also highly desired. Identify required data, data acquisition plans and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications</li>
<li>Working knowledge of multiple bus architectures (PCI/PCIe, PXI/PXIe, GPIB, Serial, USB, etc.) and data communication technologies</li>
<li>Demonstrated capabilities in the development of comprehensive project plans that include all tasks; stage/gate milestones, and reviews necessary to successfully develop and implement solutions</li>
<li>Intermediate skill level using Windows operating systems</ ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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