Controls Technician (Starship Launch Pad) - Level 4/5

SpaceX(14 days ago)

Starbase, TXOnsiteFull TimeSenior$140,203 - $188,707 (estimated)Launch Operations

About this role

Controls Technician (Starship Launch Pad) responsible for building, installing, and maintaining electrical and instrumentation systems on SpaceX launch pads. The role supports vehicle integration and launch campaigns by fabricating parts, wiring ground support equipment, and verifying sensors and data acquisition systems. Work requires physically demanding onsite duties and coordination with launch engineers to troubleshoot and sustain operational readiness.

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Required Skills

Wiring
Instrumentation
PLC Hardware
Oscilloscope
Multimeter
Soldering
Conduit Bending
Fabrication
Troubleshooting
Test Equipment

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Qualifications

High School Diploma
Associate Degree (Preferred)
ITAR Eligibility

About SpaceX

spacex.com

SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.