Senior Electrician (Level 4/5) – Rocket Launch Facility

Starlink; Texas; Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SpaceX is hiring an Electrician at Level 4/5 to repair, install, and maintain electrical systems across rocket facilities. The role requires reading blueprints and schematics, testing circuits and components, and performing upgrades in high-precision environments.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma and 6+ years of electrical experience, with a Master electrician license preferred. ITAR compliance and flexibility for overtime/weekends are required.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 6+ years of experience with electrical systems.
• ITAR compliance eligibility required (see posting).

Aufgaben

• Repair and replace defective parts in electrical fixtures.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical/electronic components of machinery and equipment.
• Perform preventative repair and maintenance of field, plant, and shop systems.
• Install enhancements and major upgrades to plant electrical subsystems.
• Work from blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Test electrical circuits for operability and safety.
• Test wiring connections with voltmeters, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Ensure work meets architectural and code specifications.

Kenntnisse

Electrical systems experience

Master electrician license

Ability to read schematics

Blueprints/wiring diagrams

Overtime/weekend readiness

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

ELECTRICIAN - LEVEL 4/5

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repair and replace defective parts in electrical fixtures
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic devices
• Perform preventative repair and maintenance of field, plant, and shop electronic and electrical systems, devices, equipment and components
• Install enhancements and major upgrades to plant electrical subsystems
• Perform work from instructions using blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Test electrical circuits to ensure their operability
• Install electrical components to architectural and code specifications
• Test wiring connections with test equipment like volt/ohmmeters, and oscilloscopes
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 6+ years of experience with electrical systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
• Experience with SpaceX electrical systems
• Master electrician license
• Ability to identify and implement efficient paths of action to finish the assigned work
• Ability to test, calibrate, diagnose, and repair various devices
• Ability to use a variety of electrician’s hand tools as well as measuring and testing instruments
• Demonstrable knowledge and/or understanding of codes, rules, regulations and standards of electrical equipment
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and reports
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Journeyman or NCCER industrial license
• Schedule varies depending on site operational needs and flexibility required regarding frequent overtime/weekend support
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small opening and climbing hand over hand, lifting up to 25 lbs., and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights
• Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].