Instrumentation & Controls TechnicianNew$89K–$300K

The opportunity

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.

What you'll do

  • Install, configure, operate, and maintain instrumentation, automation,: control, and SCADA systems for the infrastructure, utility, and fluids systems

  • Fabricate and install fluid-system components from schematics and drawings,: including stainless and aluminum piping, ball and check valves, pressure regulators, and sensors and gauges

  • Connect, verify, calibrate, and troubleshoot pressure transducers,: thermocouples, and other sensors, and complete the wiring of electrical ground support equipment

  • Configure and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications in a: high-reliability production and launch environment

  • Update, redline, and troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic schematics (EPLAN, Schematics, and similar)

  • Assemble and wire industrial control panels to NFPA 79 / NEC / UL 508A, and: install power-system controls in line with NFPA 70, 70B, 70E, NESC, and IEEE

What they're looking for

  • Perform high-pressure liquid and pneumatic testing, and repair high-urgency: issues found during activation or production use
  • Support controls upgrades, commissioning, testing, hand-off, and training as systems scale
  • Read and interpret drawings, data sheets, BOMs, and engineering sketches, and: keep SCADA and as-built documentation current
  • Give engineers practical feedback on how systems will be operated and maintained