Propulsion Technician Dragon Spacecraft Tack Welding

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.

PROPULSION TECHNICIAN (TACK WELDER)– DRAGON SPACECRAFT This Propulsion Technician will be supporting the Dragon Components Assembly & Test efforts. The responsibilities entail preparing test stands using flow pressure gauges, pressure transducers, torque sensors, dynameters, regulators, meeting valves, variable speed drives, variable frequency drives, power panels and tack welding structural components. The team will build components for up to 6 spacecraft per year, combining crewed and cargo spacecraft.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for cleaning of tools, valves, regulators etc. Responsible for maintaining a professional and neat work area.
• Responsible for tack welding prop tank screens to meet drawing requirements.
• Responsible for prepping hardware to be outsourced for laser welding.
• Responsible for staging, installing, set-up, testing and de-staging of production, repair and overhaul engines.
• Troubleshoot engines and cell systems.
• Operate test cell instrumentation and uses computer network systems, as well as test units as described in the Test Instruction.
• Accept or reject test units based on calculated test data and results.
• Performs work according to procedures, specifications and test instructions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

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