Instrumentation Fitter Apprentice - 2nd Shift

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Apprentice Instrumentation Fitter for the 2nd shift at the Rocket Development Facility. Build, install, maintain, and troubleshoot LOX-related test equipment; work with engineers and technicians on critical infrastructure for Falcon and Starship programs.

Requires an associate degree or technical certification and hands-on tooling experience. OT and weekend shifts may be required; lifting up to 25 lbs and work at heights are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or certification from a 2-year technical school.
• Experience with hand tools and blueprint reading (experience gained through a 2-year college or technical program counts).

Responsibilities

• Provide ground support equipment (GSE) technician support, including building, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting LOX/fuel site equipment.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and instrumentation as needed.
• Operate and maintain hardware, high-pressure systems, pumps, and pneumatic components.
• Fabricate and repair GSE hardware and equipment.
• Collaborate with design engineers to document GSE activities.
• Ensure materials are clean and inspected according to Oxygen Service standards.
• Build and maintain structural and engine test equipment.
• Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required.
• Follow SpaceX procedures, quality and safety policies.
• Develop site-wide improvements to streamline processes and testing reliability.
• Perform duties in support of engine testing and structural test stands.

Skills

Hand tools usage

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

GSE experience

High-vacuum know-how

NPT/AN fittings knowledge

Precision measuring

Education

Associate’s degree or certification from a 2-year technical school

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Apprentice Instrumentation Fitter for the 2nd shift at the Rocket Development Facility. Build, install, maintain, and troubleshoot LOX-related test equipment; work with engineers and technicians on critical infrastructure for Falcon and Starship programs.

Requires an associate degree or technical certification and hands-on tooling experience. OT and weekend shifts may be required; lifting up to 25 lbs and work at heights are expected.