Instrumentation & Controls Technician – Launch Infrastructure

Starlink

Texas

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Technician based at Starbase, TX, to install, troubleshoot, and maintain instrumentation and SCADA for power, HVAC, utility, and fluids systems supporting launch, production, and power-generation projects.

You will install sensors, wiring, and control systems from field devices to PLC/SCADA, read schematics, calibrate sensors, and ensure compliance with NFPA/NEC and related standards. Travel to other SpaceX facilities may be required.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equiv required.
  • 1+ years installing, troubleshooting, maintaining instrumentation, automation, or controls systems.
  • 1+ years using mechanical/electronics hand tools including schematics on piping, valves, sensors, or control wiring.

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, operate, and maintain instrumentation, automation, control, and SCADA systems.
  • Fabricate and install fluid-system components from drawings (piping, valves, regulators, sensors).
  • Connect, verify, calibrate, and troubleshoot sensors and wiring; complete equipment wiring.
  • Configure and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA in high-reliability environments.
  • Update electrical schematics and BOMs; document as-built.
  • Train junior technicians and support SOWs and contractor work.

Skills

Instrumentation
Automation
Controls
SCADA
PLC
HMI
Troubleshooting
Field installation

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

EPLAN
Schematics
Ignition
Allen-Bradley
Siemens
AutoCAD

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Technician based at Starbase, TX, to install, troubleshoot, and maintain instrumentation and SCADA for power, HVAC, utility, and fluids systems supporting launch, production, and power-generation projects.

You will install sensors, wiring, and control systems from field devices to PLC/SCADA, read schematics, calibrate sensors, and ensure compliance with NFPA/NEC and related standards. Travel to other SpaceX facilities may be required.

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