Lead HVAC Technician — Starship Systems

United States Digital Space LLC; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Lead HVAC Technician (Starship) to coordinate maintenance of critical HVAC systems at launch facilities. You will work with coordinators and engineers to plan repairs and ensure systems run at peak efficiency.

The role requires 2+ years as a maintenance technician and 3+ years in HVAC, electrical, and control systems, with strong reporting and office software skills. Willingness to overtime and outdoor work is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency diploma.
• 2+ years of maintenance technician experience.
• 3+ years of experience with HVAC, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Associate degree or vocational equivalent in HVAC and/or air conditioning systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience writing detailed repair reports.
• Knowledge in tubing, pipe-fittings, rotating machinery (pumps, air compressors), and fasteners.
• Experience with AC/DC electrical in aerospace settings.
• Knowledge of high-pressure gas, flammable gas, and refrigeration gases.
• Experience maintaining HEPA filtration and AHU filtration systems.
• Experience with VFDs and understanding of refrigeration/motor operation.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools including multimeters.

Responsibilities

• Work with maintenance coordinators and engineers to prioritize, plan, and schedule maintenance and repairs for HVAC support equipment on facilities critical systems.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedule on launch associated HVAC systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and managers to maintain systems in peak operating condition.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory policies per OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, ASME, NEC and related agencies.
• Execute sitewide processes to increase reliability developments.

Skills

HVAC systems

Maintenance planning

Electrical & controls

Pneumatic & mechanical

Report writing

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in HVAC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Multimeters

Pumps & compressors

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Lead HVAC Technician (Starship) to coordinate maintenance of critical HVAC systems at launch facilities. You will work with coordinators and engineers to plan repairs and ensure systems run at peak efficiency.

The role requires 2+ years as a maintenance technician and 3+ years in HVAC, electrical, and control systems, with strong reporting and office software skills. Willingness to overtime and outdoor work is expected.