Controls Technician (Facilities Operations)

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.

CONTROLS TECHNICIAN (FACILITIES OPERATIONS)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install and terminate wiring to facility building automation 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, terminate, troubleshoot and maintain PLC based manufacturing hardware


• Fabricate support structures, enclosures and conveyances for electrical distribution equipment


• Troubleshoot, install, and maintain overhead crane, HVAC, industrial doors, Fire Alarm, & building automation systems


• Troubleshoot, install, and maintain VFD’s


• Troubleshoot AC power distribution equipment up to 480VAC


• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)


• Proficient with 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)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate


• 1+ years of professional experience working with the instrumentation such as transducers, accelerometers, thermocouples or other instrumentation device

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree in Aerospace Technology, Automation and Controls, or other technical field


• 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


• Ability to design and fabricate simple electrical circuits


• PLC and DAQ programming experience


• Experience with NI Max, Step 7, Studio 5000


• Journeyman’s Electrician License


• Build and terminate AC power equipment up to 480VAC


• Overhead crane maintenance experience and certifications


• NICET 1 or 2 in Fire Alarm


• Experience with Johnson Controls Metasys, Automated Logic WebCTRL, Delta entelliweb, Honeywell Niagara

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral


• Ability to work one of the following schedules:




• Tues - Sat 6:00am - 4:30pm


• Sun - Thurs 6:00am - 4:30pm




• General physical fitness is required for some work areas, hardware typically is built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required


• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 75 lbs. unassisted


• Valid driver’s license


• Ability to work at elevated heights


• Ability to work in extreme environments – heat, cold, rain, fumes, odors, and noise


• Willing to work extended hours and weekends, as needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].