Tower technician Jobs in Richardson, 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.

AUTOMATION & CONTROLS SPECIALIST, STARSHIP TOWER

SpaceX is committed to developing revolutionary space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. The Starship Tower Automation & Controls Specialist will support the development of SpaceX's Starship Tower, part of a fully reusable transportation system designed to launch both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The tower team operates out of several SpaceX facilities : Hawthorne, CA; Starbase, TX; and Cape Canaveral, FL.

The Tower Automation and Controls Specialist role is a systems focused, multi-faceted position. The specialist will be responsible for installation and commissioning of new automation assets, panel builds, and drawing updates. Additionally, the Automation and Controls Specialist will be responsible for assisting maintenance with troubleshooting and repairs of existing assets, with the focus on improving long term reliability of systems, rather than implementing quick fix solutions. This role provides operational support in the review and interpretation of data collected on these systems. Specialists develop and integrate physical hardware including but not limited to wire harnesses, PCBs, custom enclosures, PLCs, data acquisition systems, and sensors. The Automation and Controls Specialist’s systems support operations that enable safe, economical, and reliable access to space.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Maintain the operational capability of all control voltage level electrical systems
• Develop and upgrade data acquisition and control systems
• Provide technical support and guidance for controls technicians and other non-controls engineering groups
• Lead shifts of technicians and / or contractors efficiently
• Develop new hardware and processes to improve capabilities, cost, and setup time of ground support electrical systems
• Work with the software team in evolving software for testing ground systems
• Analyze data to assess the function of electrical systems
• Assist with detailed CAD Modeling of electrical conveyances
• Assist with detailed electrical schematic designs
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

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