Self-Propelled Modular Transporter (SPMT) Maintenance Specialist (Starship)

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.

SELF-PROPELLED MODULAR TRANSPORTER (SPMT) MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (STARSHIP)

The SPMT Maintenance Specialist is a highly skilled and respected professional responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational efficiency of complex transport systems, including SPMTS, Conventional / Tractor Pulled Trailers, Prime Movers and support equipment. This role requires advanced technical expertise, leadership, and coordination across multiple teams to ensure mission-critical operations are executed flawlessly. The specialist is a proactive leader who drives safety, mentors team members, and implements innovative solutions to enhance team performance and system reliability. SpaceX doesn’t shut down production for maintenance, and instead, we find ways to predict failures and perform the maintenance without interrupting production. This role will require direct work with the engineers and technicians who design and build unique machines and perform risk analysis together to map out the maintenance strategy and find the best condition monitoring systems to monitor the performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair heavy transport equipment, ensuring team proficiency in these areas
• Implementing process improvements and physical upgrades to improve reliability
• Execute maintenance and emergency procedures for transport systems
• Create basic and complex work orders from scratch for assemblies
• Provide preventative and corrective maintenance on various complex transport systems
• Develop complex rework work order dispositions, including custom hardware installs without design references and functional / leak checks post-rework
• Drive forklifts and other company equipment
• Design and create specialized tooling to complete projects or tasks
• Trains and mentors the operations team to ensure equipment operators are capable of self-diagnosing, troubleshooting, and performing common repairs

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