Aerospace Controls Technician: Instrumentation & Data Systems

SpaceX; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Controls Technician to design, install, calibrate and maintain data acquisition and control systems. You will work with instrumentation, sensors, wiring and electrical panels to support test operations and ensure reliability.

The role requires hands-on experience with instruments, calibration methods and diagnostics; you will troubleshoot issues, document results, and collaborate with design engineers on solution development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; equivalent relevant work experience may be considered.
• 2+ years in instrumentation such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, valves, flow meters or similar devices.
• Experience with data acquisition, instrumentation calibration, testing, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assignments involving instrumentation and data acquisition/processing systems.
• Maintain, calibrate, configure, monitor, test, troubleshoot, install, and repair instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Investigate and diagnose malfunctions; document results and actions taken.
• Analyze calibration results and assist interpretation of test data.
• Lay out, build, test, and modify electrical units, assemblies, and wiring.
• Configure data acquisition hardware and verify sensor health (pressure transducers, thermocouples, valves, meters).
• Perform wire terminations, connector work, and continuity checks with appropriate instruments.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings; collaborate with design engineers.

Skills

Instrumentation

Data acquisition

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Soldering/Wiring

Education

Associate degree in instrumentation, control technology, electrical systems

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

DAQ hardware

Soldering tools

Crimping tools

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Controls Technician to design, install, calibrate and maintain data acquisition and control systems. You will work with instrumentation, sensors, wiring and electrical panels to support test operations and ensure reliability.

The role requires hands-on experience with instruments, calibration methods and diagnostics; you will troubleshoot issues, document results, and collaborate with design engineers on solution development in a fast-paced environment.