Thermal Development Technician, Robotic Welding (Starship) - Level 4/5

<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><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113004336 BCX0">THERMAL DEVELOPMENT </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113004336 BCX0">TECHNICIAN, ROBOTIC </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113004336 BCX0">WELDING</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113004336 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113004336 BCX0">(</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113004336 BCX0">STARSHIP</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113004336 BCX0">)</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113004336 BCX0"> – LEVEL 4/5</span></strong></p> <p>The Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) team tackles space exploration’s most challenging problems, owning the development and integration of the heat shield for our next-generation spacecraft, Starship. This hardware must survive the most extreme environments known to mankind and protect our vehicle through atmospheric reentry. As a technician on the TPS team, you will primarily be responsible for maintaining, programming, and operating robotic and automated systems while supporting heat shield manufacturing and integration.</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide maintenance on various equipment: vacuum chambers, thermal chambers, CNC machines, and robotic welders</li> <li>Maintain, repair, and operate all robotic assets to ensure their proper operating condition</li> <li>Replace and install electrical components such as switches, relays, contactors, transformers, rectifiers, circuit breakers, fuses, and sensors for temperature/pressure/position</li> <li>Replace and install mechanical components such as bearings, bushings, motors, shafts, collars, couplings, pulleys, belts, gears, chains, rollers, pumps, valves, hoses, and o-rings on a variety of system equipment</li> <li>Support the fabrication of ceramic refractory billets, ceramic tiles, thermal gap fillers, coatings, and other components required for a robust thermal protection system</li> <li>Support basic fabrication, surface preparation, bonding, and oven curing operations</li> <li>Document processes precisely to be able to replicate each step taken in the material processing</li> <li>Perform hardware inspection and rework as required</li> </ul> <p><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalency certificate</li> <li>3+ years of experience working with robotic or automated systems</li> <li>3+ years of experience as a technician</li> </ul> <p><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience operating and maintaining Kuka, Fanuc, or other 6 –axis robots</li> <li>Experience working with PLC programming, robotics, and CNC machines</li> <li>Basic understanding of stud arc welding</li> <li>3+ years of experience with electrical system troubleshooting</li> <li>Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and drawings</li> <li>Ability to describe and navigate through a machine’s functions, root cause recurrent issues, and identify the cross-referenced parts needed for repairs</li> <li>5+ years of experience as a technician</li> <li>Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic manufacturing fields</li> <li>Experience with hand/power tools, forklifts, and other heavy equipment</li> </ul> <p><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ability to work one of the following shifts:</li> <ul> <li>Monday- Friday (6:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.)</li> <li>Monday -Friday (6:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.)</li> </ul> <li>Hold or be willing to obtain a valid Driver's License</li> <li>Stand: Up to 10 hours per day</li> <li>Sit: Up to 1 hour per day</li> <li>Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day< ... (truncated, view full listing at source)