Instrumentation Controls Technician

4 weeks ago

Star TX USA, United States SpaceX Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation Controls Technician to join our team at SpaceX. As an Instrumentation Controls Technician, you will be responsible for designing, installing, and troubleshooting electrical control systems. You will work closely with our launch engineers to ensure the successful execution of launch activities.

Responsibilities:

  • Read and interpret planning documents, schematics, datasheets/manuals, drawings, blueprints, and engineering sketches
  • Adjust, repair, or replace faulty components of ground hardware, test, and integration equipment
  • Fabricate and install parts and systems used in launch environments using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments
  • Connect and verify pressure transducers, thermocouples, and other sensors
  • Install connectors, connector pins, terminals, and lugs
  • Complete necessary wiring of the electrical ground support equipment for ground systems
  • Collaborate with launch engineers to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from launch activities
  • Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify wiring of electronics racks and junction boxes
  • 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

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 5+ years of experience designing, installing, or troubleshooting electrical control systems
  • 7+ years of experience using power tools in a professional capacity
  • 2+ years of experience with electronic system assembly and construction
  • 4+ years of experience working with any of the following instrumentation: resistance temperature devices (RTDs), thermocouples, strain gages, load cells, displacement transducers, pressure transducers
  • Working Knowledge of programmable logic controller (PLC) Hardware, human machine interface (HMI), and/or graphical user interface (GUI)
  • Intimate knowledge of electronic test equipment – Multimeters, Process Meters, Oscilloscopes
  • Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
  • Basic knowledge of Wheatstone bridge theory, ability to apply Ohm's law, and an understanding of direct current (DC) electronics
  • Associate degree in instrumentation, control technology, electrical systems, or another related field
  • Experience working in corrosive environments and mitigation techniques
  • Operational knowledge of an oscilloscope, multimeter, soldering wires, connectors
  • System-level troubleshooting skills and the ability to logically solve instrumentation system problems and determine corrective action
  • Knowledge of signal conditioning concepts for various types of sensors to include the following: Thermocouple Types K, S, and E; thermal conductive (TC) bonding concepts: resistance weld-on and adhesive bond-on types; TC probes through thermowell sheaths; cold Junction compensation concepts
  • Experience with the following devices: DC power supplies; DC-DC converters; uninterruptible power supply (UPS) installations; heat shrink tubing, cable harnessing, lacing, and proper strain relief concepts

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Working knowledge of multiple bus architectures (PCI/PCIe, PXI/PXIe, GPIB, Serial, USB, etc.) and data communication technologies
  • 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
  • Intermediate skill level using Windows operating systems
  • Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, OneNote)
  • Knowledge of data acquisition concepts, hardware, and interfacing (SCXI and PXI-based)

Additional Requirements:

  • Work schedule varies depending on site operational needs, and flexibility is required
  • Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
  • Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
  • Must be able to work at elevated heights (up to 300 feet), including the use of ladders
  • Must be able to work in confined spaces
  • Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, ice

Compensation and Benefits:

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

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.

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.

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