Starship Launch Operations Technician – Night Shift

United States Digital Space LLC; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Launch Operations Technician (Starship) for night shifts in Starbase, Texas. The role focuses on integrating secondary structure, avionics, and propulsion components into the vehicle’s primary structure, requiring both avionics and mechanical skills, plus pneumatic and avionics checkout.

The position involves assembling and testing flight hardware, reading engineering drawings, and coordinating with engineers to document integration processes while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of propulsion, mechanical, automotive, electrical, or avionics hardware installation experience.
• Experience from a 2+ year technical college program counts.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license preferred.
• Experience in aerospace or high-reliability environments.
• Up to 30% travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Stage, set up, assemble, test, and install flight hardware.
• Use precision-calibrated tools.
• Provide hands-on operations with both large and small fragile assemblies.
• Oversee heavy rigging for large assemblies.
• Operate personnel platforms (boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.).
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions.
• Use various mechanical tools without prior instruction.
• Collaborate with production engineers to develop and document integration processes.
• Ensure all production services are performed on time, safely, and in a professional manner.
• Perform fluids and pneumatic testing.

Skills

Propulsion systems

Mechanical installation

Avionics hardware

Forklift operation

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Hydraulic/Pneumatic systems

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Launch Operations Technician (Starship) for night shifts in Starbase, Texas. The role focuses on integrating secondary structure, avionics, and propulsion components into the vehicle’s primary structure, requiring both avionics and mechanical skills, plus pneumatic and avionics checkout.

The position involves assembling and testing flight hardware, reading engineering drawings, and coordinating with engineers to document integration processes while