Fabrication Technician (Panel Systems) - Multiple Shifts - Level 4/5

Cape Canaveral, FLfull time

On Site

mid

H1B: no

SpaceX Fabrication Technician at SpaceX provides ground support equipment (GSE) fabrication, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for liquid oxygen and fuel pad systems. The role involves working with pressurized, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and collaborating with design engineers.

Responsibilities

Provide technician ground support equipment (GSE) support, which involves building, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment such as pumps, tanks, valves, and plumbing related to the liquid oxygen (LOX) pad, fuel pad, and other aspects of the site facilities
Fabricate tubing based on drawings & CAD models
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and instrumentation as needed
Operate and maintain hardware, high-pressure systems and pumps, and other ancillary equipment, including pneumatic components
Fabricate and repair GSE, hardware, and equipment
Collaborate with design engineers to develop and document ground support equipment activities
Ensure all materials are clean and inspected according to Clean for Oxygen Service Standards
Build and maintain GSE, LOX/fuel farms, and associated systems/equipment
Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required
Follow all necessary regulations and appropriate SpaceX procedures, including quality policies, safety policies, OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, ASME, NEC, etc.
Develop ways to streamline processes and increase the reliability of testing operations
Perform a variety of related duties in support of vehicle, launch pad, and development programs

Qualification

Experience in the aerospace industryFormalized mechanical trainingKnowledge of vacuum

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of professional hands-on experience with pressurized, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems

Preferred

Experience in the aerospace industry, military or other high-reliability operating environment
Experience in ground support equipment in an aerospace industry
Mechanical aptitude and experience (work with machines and general tooling)
Formalized mechanical training, skilled in hand and power tool usage
A demonstrated experience where quick-thinking and problem solving plays a critical role
Knowledge of vacuum, hydraulic and pump systems
Knowledge of all types of borescope inspection equipment
Knowledge of different fittings such as NPT and A/N