Controls Technician: Instrumentation & Data Systems

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks a reliable Controls Technician to build and maintain data and control systems, including sensors, wiring, and instrumentation used for test campaigns. You will calibrate, configure, troubleshoot, and document instrument performance, interpret schematics, and collaborate with design engineers to ensure safe, high-quality data for spaceflight programs.

This position requires physical stamina and willingness to work overtime to meet program milestones.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with 3+ years in controls/electrical systems.
• Experience with instrumentation such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, valves, flow meters.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex technical assignments involving instrumentation and data acquisition/processing systems
• Maintain, calibrate, configure, monitor, test, troubleshoot, install, and repair instrumentation and electrical systems
• Investigate, diagnose, correct, and document instrument malfunctions
• Analyze results of calibrations and processed data and assist interpretation of test data
• Adjust, repair, or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment
• Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electrical units and systems

Skills

Instrumentation

Data acquisition

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Education

Associate degree in instrumentation or electrical field

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

DC power supplies

Soldering tools

Job description

SpaceX seeks a reliable Controls Technician to build and maintain data and control systems, including sensors, wiring, and instrumentation used for test campaigns. You will calibrate, configure, troubleshoot, and document instrument performance, interpret schematics, and collaborate with design engineers to ensure safe, high-quality data for spaceflight programs.

This position requires physical stamina and willingness to work overtime to meet program milestones.