Launch Pad Technician (Starship) - Multiple Shifts
On-siteCape Canaveral, Florida, United States
Cape Canaveral, Florida, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeHigh School Or EquivalentAerospaceEnterprise
Full TimeHigh School Or EquivalentEnterpriseAerospace
Job Summary
Fabricate and install fluid system components from schematics, including ball valves, check valves, and pressure regulators. Troubleshoot operational issues during activation of mechanical and cryogenic systems. Operate heavy machinery such as forklifts and aerial platforms while performing hands-on assembly of large and fragile components. Continually improve operations to streamline work processes and decrease turnaround times. Collaborate with a team of technicians and engineers to ensure high-quality systems support successful launch operations.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of hands on experience in assembly, test, maintenance, repair and/or installation
- Certificate from an accredited trade skills program
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
- Able to work one of the following shifts: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 4:30pm
- Able to work one of the following shifts: Monday - Friday 4:00pm - 2:30am
- Available to work all required shift hours and be available to work overtime, and weekends, as needed
- Ability to work at elevated heights up to 500 feet
- Willing to travel to alternate work sites to support fabrication activities, up to 25% of time
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- Able to work outdoors, in conditions such as wind, rain, cold, high heat, and humidity
- U.S. citizen or national
- U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder)
- Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157
- Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158
- Eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Desired Qualifications
- Associate degree in aerospace technology or equivalent area of study
- Experience working at a rocket launch facility or propulsion test stand in the aerospace industry
- Experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex fluid and mechanical systems
- Military aviation experience as a propulsion or airframe technician
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Experience with mechanical repairs and troubleshooting
- Ability to bend and route tube in the field to a high level of accuracy
- Familiarity with calibrated measurement devices including load cells, multimeters, calipers, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and micrometers
- Experience using heavy equipment, including but not limited to, overhead cranes, forklifts and manlifts
- Extensive knowledge of hydraulic and cryogenic systems and operations
- Ability to read, understand and follow detailed schematics, drawings, and instructions
Additional Requirements
- ITAR requirements: US citizen or national, or permanent resident, or eligible for required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
- Able to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
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