Fluid Specialist Automation Controls
Fluid Specialist Automation Controls
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Job Description
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 ofenabling human life on Mars.
FLUIDS SPECIALIST (AUTOMATION & CONTROLS)
Starship is the largest and most capable space launch system ever developed. With the capability to deliver in excess of 100 metric tons to Earths orbit it will fundamentally change access to space and is the technology that will be used to establish a selfsustaining city on Mars. We will ultimately need thousands of Starships to accomplish that feat.
The production fluids team is focused on the design and deployment of critical manufacturing and test infrastructure to validate vehicle systems prior to flight & enable atrate manufacturing. We are looking for enthusiastic and creative individuals to merge rigorous aerospace design with highly reliability industrial fluid systems. As a fluids specialist you will be responsible for anything gas / cryogenic in the factory including: largescale distribution gas generation SCADA monitoring and cell design.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own production fluids distribution for all production facilities
- Design fabricate and repair fluids GSE hardware and equipment
- Install instrumentation and develop online visual interfaces for fluids monitoring & control
- Provide technician GSE support which involves building installing maintaining and troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic equipment
- Read and interpret planning documents schematics specifications drawings manuals blueprints and engineering sketches
- Operate and maintain hardware high pressure systems and other ancillary equipment including mechanical pneumatic and hydraulic components
- Develop intuitive documentation of all systems for customer use
- Collaborate with production / cell owners to develop novel ways to streamline processes and increase the reliability of production and testing operations
- Abide by industry standards for Oxygen Service Standards for all systems to maintain a high standard for hardware interfacing with the vehicle
- Follow all necessary regulations and appropriate SpaceX procedures including quality policies safety policies OSHA EPA NIOSH NFPA ASME NEC etc.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3 years of experience with high pressure pneumatic or hydraulic systems
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Associate degree
- A&P license
- Experience in the aerospace industry military or other highreliability operating environment
- Experience in ground support equipment in an aerospace industry
- Mechanical aptitude and experience (work with machines and general tooling)
- Formalized mechanical training skilled in hand and power tool usage
- Willingness to learn/experience troubleshooting and repairing instrumentation and low voltage wiring
- A demonstrated experience where quickthinking and problem solving plays a critical role
- Knowledge of all types of borescope inspection equipment
- Knowledge of different fittings such as NPT and AN
- Ability to utilize power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment
- Use of precision measuring instruments
- Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics
- Knowledge of hazardous systems cryogenic flammable hypergolic pyrophoric
- Knowledge of highpressure system design and handling
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- General physical fitness is required for some work areas hardware typically is built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required
- Willing to travel to alternate work sites to support fabrication activities
- Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments heat cold rain
- Willing to work overtime hours and weekends as needed
- Ability to work at elevated heights
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 SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
