Rocket Test Stand Technician: Reliability & Maintenance

D.O.M. magazine; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Rocket Development and Test Facility. You will participate in the build, activation, modification, and improvement of fluid and mechanical systems that test powerful rocket engines.

The role focuses on repairs, reliability, and safe operation in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include maintaining test stands and ground support equipment, diagnosing and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and cryogenic systems, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, cryogenic, or high-pressure gas systems.

Responsibilities

• Modify and maintain test stands and ground support equipment used for rocket testing.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical subsystems.
• Maintain fluid systems and related components (piping, pumps, valves, filters).
• Collaborate with designers and operations engineers to improve reliability.
• Develop methods to streamline internal processes across the site.

Skills

Maintenance expertise

Schematics reading

Industrial equipment

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maximo

SAP

Oracle

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Rocket Development and Test Facility. You will participate in the build, activation, modification, and improvement of fluid and mechanical systems that test powerful rocket engines.

The role focuses on repairs, reliability, and safe operation in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include maintaining test stands and ground support equipment, diagnosing and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and cryogenic systems, and