SpaceX

Industrial Maintenance Technician (Facilities Operations)

CAPE CANAVERAL, FLPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from SpaceX

  • Job overview

    The Industrial Maintenance Technician at SpaceX ensures the installation, maintenance, and smooth operation of heavy industrial equipment at the Cape Canaveral launch facilities, supporting SpaceX's mission to enable human life on Mars.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves installing and maintaining electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, troubleshooting equipment breakdowns, collaborating with engineers, conducting routine maintenance and safety checks, fabricating parts, and communicating with production and launch teams to ensure equipment reliability.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires a high school diploma and 1+ years of experience in maintaining and repairing electrical, mechanical, or control systems; preferred skills include 4+ years troubleshooting electrical controls, 2+ years programming PLCs and maintaining compressed air systems, knowledge of OSHA standards, HVAC, and ability to operate heavy equipment.

  • Work environment and culture

    SpaceX promotes a fast-paced, challenging work environment focused on innovation and exploration with a commitment to merit-based employment and equal opportunity.

  • Company information

    SpaceX is a pioneering aerospace company focused on developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, known for its launch facilities and advanced space exploration projects.

  • Job location and travel

    The position is based at the Cape Canaveral launch facilities with a schedule that includes early mornings, varying shifts, and potential overtime; requires ability to work in extreme environments and travel as needed.

  • Unique job features

    The job offers unique opportunities to work with advanced aerospace launch equipment and requires passing Air Force background checks and ITAR compliance due to the sensitive nature of the work.

Company overview

SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk in 2002, is a private aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company. It designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft, with notable achievements including the Falcon and Starship rockets. SpaceX generates revenue through satellite launches, cargo resupply missions to the International Space Station, and future plans for space tourism. The company made history with the first privately-funded spacecraft to reach orbit and the first private company to send astronauts to the ISS, revolutionizing the space industry with reusable rocket technology.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to emphasize your hands-on experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems maintenance, showcasing your ability to troubleshoot and repair heavy industrial equipment like cranes and elevators.

  • Highlight your familiarity with reading engineering blueprints, performing preventive and predictive maintenance, and collaborating with engineers to resolve technical issues, as these are key responsibilities at SpaceX.

  • Apply through multiple platforms including the official SpaceX careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure you don’t miss any openings or updates for this role.

  • Connect with current SpaceX Industrial Maintenance Technicians or Facilities Operations team members on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent SpaceX launch successes, asking about the challenges of maintaining launch site equipment, or expressing your enthusiasm for contributing to Mars mission preparations.

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