Launch Controls Technician (Level 4/5) – Night Shift

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

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Controls Technician (Starship) for Level 4/5 on the night shift in Texas. Responsibilities include interpreting schematics, wiring electronics racks, and maintaining ground support equipment. Requires 5+ years in a related role and an associate degree in a relevant field.

Preferred experience with RTDs/thermocouples, DC electronics, and use of oscilloscope/multimeter. Willingness to travel up to 20% and work at heights in a rocket launch setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years as a mechanic, technician, electrician, or construction worker.
• Associate degree in instrumentation, control technology, electrical systems, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret planning documents, schematics, datasheets and drawings.
• Adjust, repair, or replace faulty components of ground hardware and test equipment.
• Fabricate and install parts in launch environments using hand and power tools.
• Connect and verify pressure transducers and sensors.
• Lay out, build, test, and modify wiring of electronics racks and junction boxes.

Skills

High-level maintenance

Power tools use

Electronic system assembly

RTDs & thermocouples

DC electronics understanding

Oscilloscope operation

Multimeter use

Soldering wires

Wiring harnessing

DC-DC converters

Sensor signal conditioning

Data acquisition concepts

Windows OS proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Travel up to 20%

Education

Associate degree in instrumentation or related field

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Soldering irons

Wiring harnessing tools

DC power supplies

DC-DC converters

UPS installations

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Controls Technician (Starship) for Level 4/5 on the night shift in Texas. Responsibilities include interpreting schematics, wiring electronics racks, and maintaining ground support equipment. Requires 5+ years in a related role and an associate degree in a relevant field.

Preferred experience with RTDs/thermocouples, DC electronics, and use of oscilloscope/multimeter. Willingness to travel up to 20% and work at heights in a rocket launch setting.