Electronics Technician: Test & Instrumentation

Starlink; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks an Electronics Technician (Falcon Test) Level 4 in Texas to support instrumentation and data acquisition hardware for launch vehicles and spacecraft. Responsibilities include wiring, sensor installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and analysis of test data, collaborating with design engineers to resolve test issues and ensure robust instrumentation systems.

You will read schematics, build test stands, and document malfunctions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certification.
• 7+ years of experience with instrumentation such as RTDs, thermocouples, strain gauges, and transducers.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex technical assignments involving instrumentation and data acquisition/processing systems.
• Connect and verify sensors including pressure transducers and thermocouples.
• Install connectors, terminals, and lugs; wire electrical panels and test stands.
• Read schematics, diagrams, and engineering drawings; document calibration results.
• Calibrate, configure, monitor, and repair instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Troubleshoot instrument malfunctions and collaborate with design engineers on failures.
• Fabricate parts for tests; lay out wiring and ensure proper cable management.

Skills

DC electronics

Signal conditioning

Data acquisition

Troubleshooting

Soldering & wiring

Education

Associate degree in instrumentation or electrical systems

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Crimping tools

Wiring harnesses

Job description

SpaceX seeks an Electronics Technician (Falcon Test) Level 4 in Texas to support instrumentation and data acquisition hardware for launch vehicles and spacecraft. Responsibilities include wiring, sensor installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and analysis of test data, collaborating with design engineers to resolve test issues and ensure robust instrumentation systems.

You will read schematics, build test stands, and document malfunctions.