Fleet Maintenance Technician (Starship) - Level 4/5

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Boca Chica, TX is hiring a Fleet Maintenance Technician (Starship) to support critical production equipment. You will inspect, repair, and maintain a wide range of fleet assets, from diesel engines and hydraulic systems to cranes and automated transport systems, ensuring reliability for rapid Starship manufacturing.

Candidates should have 8+ years of maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to read schematics and work with PLCs/HMIs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of maintenance technician experience.
• Experience with diesel/hydraulic/mechanical/electrical repair.
• Ability to read electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic schematics.
• Experience with heavy machinery and cranes is preferred.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all fleet assets to ensure proper operating condition.
• Provide preventative and corrective maintenance on automation transport systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, HMIs, servomotors, and I/O systems.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems like actuators and pumps.
• Operate forklifts and company vehicles.
• Perform additional duties to maintain an efficient work environment.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical repair

Troubleshooting

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Siemens PLCs

HMI testing

CAD tools

Diagnostics tools

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out 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.

FLEET MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP) - LEVEL 4/5

SpaceX is seeking a skilled Fleet Maintenance Technician to support maintenance operations at the Starship production site in Boca Chica. The Fleet Maintenance Technician will perform repairs and preventative maintenance on a diverse range of equipment critical to Starship production, including automotive assets, heavy transit vehicles, heavy industrial lifting equipment, diesel engines, self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs), cranes, small engines, and various industrial machinery. This role ensures equipment reliability and operational readiness to support the fast-paced demands of Starship manufacturing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and repair all fleet assets to ensure their proper operating condition
• Provide preventative and corrective maintenance on various complex automation systems for transport systems
• Troubleshoot and repair control & electrical system failures involving – PLCs, HMIs, servomotors, servo amplifiers, input/output, field sensors
• Troubleshoot and repair various machine tool hydraulic and pneumatic systems – actuators, valves, pumps, filters
• Troubleshoot and repair automated tool mechanical systems – ballscrews, linear rails, guideways, gearboxes, 3 phase motors
• Drive forklifts and company vehicles
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 8+ years of maintenance technician experience
• 8+ years of experience with diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and/or electrical repair

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with heavy machinery, ideally cranes and aerial changes
• 10+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer
• 5+ years experience repairing, troubleshooting, and/or commissioning overhead crane equipment
• Experience installing, aligning and commissioning automated production cells in aerospace environment
• Experience accessing and modifying Siemens control logic or similar PLC architectures
• Experience in the application & operation of precision machine tools in aerospace manufacturing environment
• Experience with CAD and/or mechanical design
• Experience operating a forklift and other related inventory equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and drawings
• Ability to write detailed repair reports (advanced MS Office skills)
• Ability to use power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
• Analytic thinker that gets to the root of problems and comes up with permanent solutions to remedy issues'
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available for all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Capable of being forklift and boom lift certified
• Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 6 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 6 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 10 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 6 hours per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 3 hours per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) 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 the ITAR here.

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.

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