SpaceX Starlink

Build Specialist, Automation & Controls (Starship Launch Pad)

Starbase, TX

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 19 hours ago

Supply ChainCadenceCommunication

About the role

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.
BUILD SPECIALIST, AUTOMATION & CONTROLS (STARSHIP LAUNCH PAD)

Create work instructions for integration of electrical and controls systems as well as their related secondary structures
Identify and escalate tricky designs that lead to manufacturing difficulties, and propose solutions for improving the process
Provide production support: rapidly disposition issue tickets, work with engineers to define requirements and standard repairs
Select, modify, and maintain equipment needed to perform tests and fabrication projects
Onboard new machinery or equipment to increase the efficiency of builds
Document build processes
Pursue initiatives to streamline the process of going from a design to completed hardware in the field including the areas of supply chain, planning generation, communication with technicians, test plans, tooling, checkouts, and data review

2+ years of experience in mechanical, fluid, or electrical disciplines
Ability to work at elevated heights up to 500 feet
Proficiency in writing and interpreting planning documents, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches
Ability to install and use instrumentation including strain gages, pressure transducers, load cells, thermocouples, RTDs, accelerometers, and analog circuitry
Ability to fabricate and repair cable harnesses including: soldering, crimping, assembling connectors

Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
Ability to solve complex problems with minimal supervision on tight schedules

This listing is sourced directly from SpaceX Starlink's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.