Fueling Facilities Technician (Starship)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Fueling Facilities Technician to maintain and troubleshoot fueling systems supporting Starship fleet operations, including pumps, dispensers, and transfer equipment. This role spans across fleet assets, requiring leadership in safety, mentoring teammates, and implementing reliability improvements.

The technician will drive process improvements, coordinate with engineers, and execute fueling and defueling procedures while ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 2+ years of fueling operations, fuel system service, or fleet maintenance.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair fueling systems across a variety of assets.
• Implement process improvements to improve reliability of fueling operations.
• Execute fueling, defueling, and emergency procedures for fleet vehicles and related systems.
• Create basic and complex work orders for fueling assemblies and support equipment.
• Provide preventative and corrective maintenance on fuel storage, transfer, filtration, and dispensing systems.
• Develop complex rework dispositions and custom hardware installs.
• Drive fuel trucks, forklifts, and other company equipment.
• Design and create specialized tooling to complete projects or tasks.
• Train and mentor the operations team to enable self-diagnosis and routine maintenance.

Skills

Adaptability

Concentration

Standards compliance

Hazardous materials

Engineering drawings

Root cause analysis

Maintenance experience

CAD

Forklift

Electrical diagrams

Repair reports

Power tools

Safety culture

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Aerospace maintenance

Fleet fueling

Vehicle assembly

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

FUELING FACILITIES TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP)

The Fueling Facilities Technician is a highly skilled and respected professional responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational efficiency of fueling systems supporting Starship fleet operations. This role supports the Starship fleet maintenance team across a variety of fleet assets, including vehicles, heavy equipment, ground support equipment, generators, and related fuel storage and transfer systems. This role requires advanced technical expertise, leadership, and coordination across multiple teams to ensure mission-critical operations are executed flawlessly. The technician is a proactive leader who drives safety, mentors team members, and implements innovative solutions to enhance team performance and system reliability. SpaceX doesn’t shut down production for maintenance, and instead, we find ways to predict failures and perform the maintenance without interrupting production. This role will require direct work with the engineers and technicians who design and build unique machines and perform risk analysis together to map out the maintenance strategy and find the best condition monitoring systems to monitor the performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair fueling systems, pumps, dispensers, filtration, and transfer equipment across a variety of fleet assets, ensuring team proficiency in these areas
• Implementing process improvements and physical upgrades to improve reliability of fueling operations
• Execute fueling, defueling, and emergency procedures for fleet vehicles, ground support equipment, and related systems
• Create basic and complex work orders from scratch for fueling assemblies and support equipment
• Provide preventative and corrective maintenance on fuel storage, transfer, filtration, and dispensing systems
• Develop complex rework work order dispositions, including custom hardware installs without design references and functional/leak checks post-rework
• Drive fuel trucks, forklifts, and other company equipment
• Design and create specialized tooling to complete projects or tasks
• Trains and mentors the operations team to ensure fleet operators are capable of self-diagnosing, troubleshooting, and performing common fueling and repair tasks

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience with fueling operations, fuel system service, or fleet maintenance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments and fast-paced work environment
• Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
• Work in compliance with the applicable SpaceX and industry standards and regulations
• Understanding of hazardous materials handling, fuel quality control, and spill prevention best practices
• Read and interpret engineering work instructions/drawings and verify that fueling, transfer, and loading/unloading processes are carried out successfully and in accordance with the fueling plan
• Proven track record in high-pressure, mission-critical environments
• 5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer
• Experience with CAD and/or mechanical design
• Experience operating a forklift, fuel truck, and other related fleet 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 who gets to the root of problems and comes up with permanent solutions to remedy issues
• Experience in aerospace maintenance, fleet fueling, cryogenic or hazardous commodity transfer, or vehicle assembly operations
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods (8 hours min)
• Must be able to travel for short and extended trips as needed
• Willing to travel up to 25%
• Must be available for all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted and working at heights
• 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 .

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