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Instrument Fitter

SpaceX
Texas, USA
Mid · 3+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Fabricate and install fluid system components from a schematic or engineering drawing, including but not limited to:
  • Stainless steel/aluminum piping
  • Ball/check valves
  • Pressure regulators
  • Sensors/gauges
  • Read and interpret planning documents, schematics, data sheets/manuals, drawings, blueprints, and engineering sketches
  • Adjust, repair or replace faulty components of ground hardware, test, and integration equipment
  • Connect and verify pressure transducers, thermocouples, and other sensors
  • Complete necessary wiring of the electrical ground support equipment for ground systems
  • Perform high pressure liquid and pneumatic testing
  • Troubleshoot and repair high-urgency operational issues found during activation or production usage of fluid systems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years of experience using mechanical and/or electronics hand tools
  • 3+ years of experience with pipe fitting and fabrication
  • Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs (unassisted)
  • Must be willing to travel up to 25%. Position is based in Brownsville, TX, however work at other SpaceX facilities for extended periods for similar work may be required
  • Must be able to climb ladders and work in confined spaces
  • Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts as needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required
  • 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].

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Strong understanding of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
  • Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
  • Experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex fluid and mechanical systems
  • Experience maintaining a propulsion test stand in the aerospace industry
  • Experience with orbital or structural welding
  • Experience with pneumatic/hydraulic system fabrication
  • Professional experience with calibrated measuring instruments
  • Experience using heavy equipment, including but not limited to, overhead cranes, forklifts and manlifts

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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