What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apprentice Development Test Technician (Instrumentation & Controls) position at SpaceX?
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APPRENTICE DEVELOPMENT TEST TECHNICIAN (INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS)
This position is an apprentice development test technician (electrical) for the McGregor Development Test team. Although this role is primarily responsible for the electrical instrumentation and control aspects of testing operations, the apprentice development test technician is a highly multidisciplinary individual who will be tasked with a wide variety of test article preparation, test equipment fabrication, electrical commissioning, and test operations work in support of the SpaceX mission. The team consists of technicians and engineers working closely together to build mechanical and fluid assemblies, modify and integrate test articles, build data and control systems, and support testing operations. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in mechanical and electrical disciplines, hands-on, flexible, a quick learner, works well in a fast-paced environment, and possesses a can-do attitude.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Install instrumentation, build and route harnessing, troubleshoot instrumentation and wiring issues
- Build and modify data and control systems; ranging from small mobile data acquisition systems (DAQs) to large data and control infrastructure for test stands with thousands of channels
- Maintain, calibrate, configure, monitor, test, troubleshoot, install, and repair instrumentation, process controls, data acquisition systems, and electrical systems
- Build, modify, and troubleshoot new or existing test equipment which ranges from fluid systems, mechanical assemblies, data and control systems, and instrumentation
- Assemble, modify, and inspect test articles; including structural fabrication (precision drilling, doublers, brackets, blending, painting, bonding, etc.), leak detection, non-destructive testing, instrumentation installation (strain gages)
- Participate in rigging and crane operations for test equipment and test articles; including hangar bridge cranes and mobile crane lifts
- Participate in test operations, including configuration of high-pressure, hazardous, and cryogenic fluid systems, connecting hydraulic actuators and instrumentation, controlling hazardous areas, troubleshooting instrumentation and test hardware, and monitoring test video and data
- Fabricate high-pressure fluid panels, plumbing, and hydraulic manifolds; including tube fabrication and routing, cleaning, proofing, and activating
- Build, operate, and troubleshoot hydraulic systems; including pumps, actuators, servos, winches, etc.
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Pay range :
Apprentice Development Test Technician / Level 1 : $20.00 / hour
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations : job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS :
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application / interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
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