Senior Maintenance Technician: Fluid Systems & Launch Ops

Starlink; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Texas seeks a Maintenance Technician to install and maintain hydraulic, cryogenic, and fluid systems for the Starship test stand. You will lead hands-on assembly, troubleshoot complex systems, and work with engineers to ensure high-quality, safe operations for upcoming test launches.

The role demands experience with heavy equipment, schematics, and field fabrication, plus willingness to travel and work shift rotations as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 7+ years of experience maintaining or installing mechanical and low-voltage control systems.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install fluid system components from schematics or drawings.
• Troubleshoot issues in hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to ensure 100% launch readiness.
• Operate forklifts and aerial platforms as required.
• Perform maintenance across vehicle integration and pad areas.
• Create and update work orders and instructions.
• Adhere to LOTO and fluid system procedures for safe operations.
• Monitor instrumentation data to assess system health.

Skills

Instrumentation certification

Rocket launch pad experience

Heavy equipment operation

Schematics interpretation

Fluid systems knowledge

Lockout/tagout (LOTO)

Cryogenic systems familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Load cells

Multimeters

Calipers

Torque wrenches

Depth gauges

Micrometers

Job description

SpaceX in Texas seeks a Maintenance Technician to install and maintain hydraulic, cryogenic, and fluid systems for the Starship test stand. You will lead hands-on assembly, troubleshoot complex systems, and work with engineers to ensure high-quality, safe operations for upcoming test launches.

The role demands experience with heavy equipment, schematics, and field fabrication, plus willingness to travel and work shift rotations as needed.