Aerospace Fluids Systems Technician

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Brownsville, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Brownsville, TX, seeks a Fluids Systems Technician (Starship) to build, install, and troubleshoot fluid systems in the Starship production facility. You will fabricate components from engineering drawings and support activation and production.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years using hand tools and pipe fittings, experience with fluid and mechanical systems, and willingness to travel up to 25%. The role requires lifting, ladder work, and overtime as needed for site operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• 3+ years of experience with mechanical and/or electronics hand tools.
• 3+ years of pipe fitting and fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install fluid system components from schematics or drawings.
• Read and interpret planning documents, schematics, and drawings.
• Adjust, repair or replace faulty components of ground hardware and test equipment.
• Connect and verify sensors and pressure/thermal measurement devices.
• Perform high pressure liquid and pneumatic testing.
• Troubleshoot and repair issues during activation or production usage.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Pipe fitting

Reading schematics

Heavy equipment operation

Manual dexterity

Welding (orbital/structural)

Calibrated measuring instruments

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SpaceX in Brownsville, TX, seeks a Fluids Systems Technician (Starship) to build, install, and troubleshoot fluid systems in the Starship production facility. You will fabricate components from engineering drawings and support activation and production.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years using hand tools and pipe fittings, experience with fluid and mechanical systems, and willingness to travel up to 25%. The role requires lifting, ladder work, and overtime as needed for site operations.