Senior Maintenance Technician - Space Launch Systems

Spacex; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Level 4/5 to install and maintain the Starship test stand's electrical, mechanical, and fluid systems, including hydraulics and cryogenic lines, in preparation for test launches.

The role requires high reliability, initiative, and teamwork to lead process improvements while ensuring the highest quality and on-time launches with a skilled engineering crew.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of maintenance or installation on mechanical and low‑voltage control systems.
• Experience on rocket launch pad or similar high‑reliability environments.
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical integration for launch systems.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install fluid system components from a schematic or engineering drawing.
• Troubleshoot operational issues in controls, fluids, and mechanical systems.
• Work with a team of technicians and engineers to ensure 100% successful launch readiness.
• Operate heavy machinery, including forklifts and aerial platforms.
• Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and fluid system configuration procedures.
• Create, maintain, and edit written work orders and instructions.
• Travel to other company facilities as needed (up to 25%).

Skills

Initiative & teamwork

Safety-conscious

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NCCER Instrumentation

Fluid panel fabrication

LOTO procedures

Hydraulic systems

Cryogenic systems

Heavy equipment

Schematics interpretation

Calibration tools

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Level 4/5 to install and maintain the Starship test stand's electrical, mechanical, and fluid systems, including hydraulics and cryogenic lines, in preparation for test launches.

The role requires high reliability, initiative, and teamwork to lead process improvements while ensuring the highest quality and on-time launches with a skilled engineering crew.