Launch Pad Controls Build Specialist – Automation

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Build Specialist in Automation & Controls for the Starship Launch Pad. The role focuses on bridging design and field activations, planning installation of conveyances, and building a robust parts supply chain.

You will assist in field operations and feed lessons learned back to design teams to enable rapid and automated launches. The position requires hands-on fabrication, wiring, instrumentation, and the ability to operate under high-paced, safety-conscious conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical, fluid, or electrical disciplines.
• Ability to install and use instrumentation including strain gages, pressure transducers, load cells, thermocouples, RTDs, accelerometers, and analog circuitry.
• Ability to fabricate and repair cable harnesses including soldering, crimping, assembling connectors.

Responsibilities

• Create work instructions for integration of electrical and controls systems and related secondary structures.
• Identify and expedite tricky designs that lead to manufacturing difficulties and propose solutions.
• Provide production support: rapid disposition of issue tickets and work with engineers to define requirements and repairs.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls systems.
• Select, modify, and maintain equipment for tests and fabrication projects.
• Onboard new machinery or equipment to increase build efficiency.
• Document build processes.
• Drive initiatives to streamline from design to field hardware, including supply chain, planning, communication with technicians, test plans, tooling, checkouts, and data review.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Soldering iron

Crimping tools

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Build Specialist in Automation & Controls for the Starship Launch Pad. The role focuses on bridging design and field activations, planning installation of conveyances, and building a robust parts supply chain.

You will assist in field operations and feed lessons learned back to design teams to enable rapid and automated launches. The position requires hands-on fabrication, wiring, instrumentation, and the ability to operate under high-paced, safety-conscious conditions.