Data & Control Systems Technician - Starbase TX

Data & Control Systems Technician - Starbase TX

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

Data & Control Systems Technician

The data and control systems technician will support the build-up and maintenance of our data and control systems. These systems consist of varying data acquisition and control hardware, wiring and interface harnesses, and a wide variety of instrumentation. The goal of the data and control systems team is to meet a variety of test requirements to achieve safe, economical, and reliable access to space.

Responsibilities:

Perform complex technical assignments involving instrumentation and data acquisition/processing systems

Maintain, calibrate, configure, monitor, test, troubleshoot, install, and repair instrumentation, process controls, data acquisition systems, and electrical systems

Investigate, diagnose, correct, and document instrumentation or system malfunctions

Analyze results of calibrations and processed data, and assist in the interpretation of test data

Adjust, repair, or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment

Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electrical and electronic units, assemblies, components, parts, equipment, and systems

Configure the data acquisition hardware

Perform wire terminations to a variety of instruments and verify sensor health: pressure transducers, thermocouples, valves, limits, and flow meters

Install connectors, connector pins, terminals, and lugs

Perform continuity checks, locate and correct wiring errors using measuring instruments such as ohmmeters and sequential continuity checkers

Adjust, calibrate, align, and modify circuitry and components, and record effects on unit performance

Read and interpret planning documents, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches

Perform layout and wiring of electrical panels

Collaborate with design engineers to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data

Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Minimum Education Required: Bachelors

Job Category: Technician

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities:

Basic Qualifications: Associate degree in instrumentation, control technology, electrical systems, or other electrical field (3+ years of professional experience working with controls or electrical systems will be considered in lieu of degree) 2+ years of experience working with instrumentation such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, valves, flow meters, multimeters, or oscilloscopes

Preferred Skills and Experience: Experience working with any of the following instrumentation: resistance temperature devices (RTDs), silicon diode temperature devices, strain gauges, load cells, displacement transducers, pressure transducers, thermocouple, and flow meters (turbine, coriolis, and ultrasonic) Basic knowledge of Wheatstone bridge theory, ability to apply Ohm's law, and an understanding of DC electronics Operational knowledge of an oscilloscope and multi-meter, soldering wires and connectors, operation of various crimping tools, wire stripping, continuity testing, pinning out a military type connector, routing and tie wrapping cables, drilling and tapping holes, and building junction boxes System-level troubleshooting skills and the ability to logically solve instrumentation system problems and determine corrective action Experience with Variable Frequency Drives and motor starters, and knowledge in troubleshooting Knowledge in signal conditioning concepts for various types of sensors, to include the following: thermocouple Types K, S, and E; TC bonding concepts: resistance weld on and adhesive bond on types; TC probes through thermowell sheaths; cold junction compensation concepts Background should include experience with the following devices: DC power supplies, DC-DC converters, UPS installations, heat shrink tubing, cable harnessing, lacing, and proper strain relief concepts Working knowledge of transducers, operational amplifiers, and the knowledge of measurement techniques for temperature, pressure, flow, displacement, vibration, and the application of strain gauges is also highly desired. Ability to identify required data, data acquisition plans, and test parameters, and set up equipment to conform to these specifications Working knowledge of multiple bus architectures (PCI/PCIe, PXI/PXIe, GPIB, Serial, USB, etc.) and data communication technologies Demonstrated capabilities in the development of comprehensive project plans that include all tasks, stage/gate milestones, and reviews necessary to successfully develop and implement solutions Intermediate skill level using Windows Operating Systems Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, OneNote) Knowledge in data acquisition concepts, hardware, and interfacing (SCXI and PXI based)

Additional Requirements: Flight hardware is typically built in tight quarters, and physical dexterity is required Ability to lift heavy objects is required in this position, up to 25 lbs. unassisted Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand over hand Ability to work at elevated heights Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments heat, cold, rain Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; some travel required Valid driver's license

City: Starbase

State: Texas

Job Code: Recruiter Recruitment

Company: SpaceX