Data & Control Systems Technician (Starship Launch Hardware) - Level 4/5

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Cape Canaveral, FL is seeking a Data & Control Systems Technician (Starship Launch Hardware) at Levels 4/5 to maintain and install electrical distribution, data acquisition, and PLC based manufacturing hardware. You will build cable assemblies, terminate wiring, and troubleshoot systems in a high‑tempo launch environment.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial controls or instrumentation, an associate degree in a technical field, and the ability to pass background checks and work

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience with industrial controls or instrumentation in a manufacturing environment.
• Associate degree in aerospace technology or another technical field is preferred.
• Experience with ISO 9000, IPC-620, and ICP-610 standards is desirable.
• Quality inspection experience with harnessing and cables is a plus.
• Ability to design and fabricate simple electrical circuits and to troubleshoot complex electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate wiring to pad instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Install connectors, pins, terminals and lugs.
• Perform continuity checks and locate wiring errors using measuring instruments.
• Build, terminate, troubleshoot and maintain PLC based manufacturing hardware.
• Fabricate support structures, enclosures and conveyances for electrical distribution equipment.
• Lead complex projects with minimal oversight.

Skills

Electrical wiring

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Fabrication skills

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in aerospace technology

Tools

NI Max

Step 7

Studio 5000

Hand tools

Job description

Data & Control Systems Technician (Starship Launch Hardware) - Level 4/5

Cape Canaveral, FL

Overview

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate wiring to pad instrumentation and data acquisition systems
• Install connectors, connector pins, terminals and lugs
• Perform continuity checks, locate and correct wiring errors using measuring instruments such as ohmmeters and voltage calibrators
• Perform work in support of fellow technicians and engineering employees using shop assembly equipment and hand tools
• Collaborate with design engineers to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data
• Write, create and organize work planning documents and instructions
• Generate purchase orders from vendor quotes
• Lead complex and mentally taxing projects with little to no oversight
• Install and modify electrical conveyances, including but not limited to conduit and cable tray
• Install cable and cable assemblies
• Build intricate and complex cable assemblies using Mil-C connectors and contacts
• Troubleshoot AC power distribution equipment up to 480VAC
• Build and terminate AC power equipment up to 480VAC
• Build, terminate, troubleshoot and maintain PLC based manufacturing hardware
• Fabricate support structures, enclosures and conveyances for electrical distribution equipment

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of professional experience working with industrial controls or instrumentation in a manufacturing or production environment

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Associate degree in aerospace technology or another technical field
• 2+ years of professional, hands‑on experience working with launch site instrumentation
• Experience with ISO 9000, IPC-620, and ICP-610 standards
• Quality inspection experience with harnessing and cables
• Understanding of basic direct current electrical theory
• Experience helping to develop and document procedures
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to design and fabricate simple electrical circuits
• PLC and DAQ programming experience
• Experience with NI Max, Step 7, Studio 5000
• Proficient with use of power tools (e.g. hand drills, grinders, band saws, vacuums, and impact drivers)
• Proficient with use of hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, screwdrivers, brooms, flush cuts, and wrenches)

Additional Requirements

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Ability to work the following shift: Monday – Friday 6:00am – 4:30pm
• Ability to work nights & weekends when needed to meet critical launch milestones
• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 25 lbs.) unassisted
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand
• Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 100 feet)
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Travel to other sites may be required, up to 15% of the time
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or 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 ITAR here.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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/process, should reach out to [e-mail].