Fleet Maintenance Technician (Starship) - Level 4/5

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a skilled Fleet Maintenance Technician to support maintenance operations at the Starship production site. This role involves performing repairs and preventative maintenance on diverse equipment critical to Starship production.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in maintenance, including diesel and hydraulic systems, and be capable of troubleshooting complex control systems. Applicants must be available for all shifts and physical demands include lifting and working at heights.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of maintenance technician experience.
• Experience with diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical repair.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all fleet assets.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex automation systems.

Skills

Maintenance technician experience

Diesel repair

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

PLC programming

CAD

Power tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

Fleet Maintenance Technician (Starship) - Level 4/5

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.

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 equipment.
• 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 an 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.
• 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 75 lbs 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 50 lbs 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° F: up to 3 hours per day.
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500 ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements listed.
• To comply with U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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