Launch Data & Control Systems Technician

SpaceX; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring a DATA & CONTROL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN to install and terminate wiring for pad instrumentation and data acquisition systems at Starship launch hardware sites. You will work with design engineers to troubleshoot issues, document procedures, and generate purchase orders from vendor quotes.

The role requires hands-on skills with harnessing, electrical distribution up to 480VAC, and PLC/DAQ hardware maintenance; strong attention to safety and quality standards is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred in aerospace or technical field.
• 1+ year of experience with industrial controls or instrumentation in manufacturing.
• Experience with PLC and DAQ programming and electrical distribution is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate wiring to pad instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Install connectors, pins, terminals and lugs; perform continuity checks.
• Lead complex projects with minimal oversight and troubleshoot failures from test data.
• Generate purchase orders from vendor quotes; write work planning documents.

Skills

Industrial controls experience

PLC programming

DAQ programming

Hand tools proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in aerospace technology

Tools

NI Max

Step 7

Studio 5000

Microsoft Office

Job description

SpaceX is hiring a DATA & CONTROL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN to install and terminate wiring for pad instrumentation and data acquisition systems at Starship launch hardware sites. You will work with design engineers to troubleshoot issues, document procedures, and generate purchase orders from vendor quotes.

The role requires hands-on skills with harnessing, electrical distribution up to 480VAC, and PLC/DAQ hardware maintenance; strong attention to safety and quality standards is essential.