Structures Technician (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.

STRUCTURES TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Modify, repair, assemble, and install rocket and spacecraft components and subcomponents

• Align parts and secure in place using clecos or tooling/hand clamps

• Operate and utilize sheet metal manufacturing equipment such as CNCs, brake presses, and rollers

• Operate and utilize advanced manufacturing equipment such as robots, welders, and manufacturing software.

• Perform routine maintenance procedures for up keep on tooling and equipment as required

• Install mechanical fasteners in correct sequence per drawing, using correct tools (e.g., rivet gun and bucking bar, drill motor, power screwdriver, C-squeeze, ratchet wrench, nut runner)

• Facilitate and perform component and assemblies testing operations on rocket and spacecraft structures, components and subcomponents (Pressurized testing, cycle testing, fatigue testing, etc.)

• Shim and/or trim parts as required

• Select drill bits, reamers and/or countersinking tools for pilot and full-size holes

• Locate, drill pilot holes using drill motor and proper size drill bit(s)

• Drill, ream, countersink full size holes in parts/assemblies, in proper sequence and to correct size using drill motor

• Disassemble parts and deburr holes using chip chasers, deburring tools, and files to prepare for installation of fasteners

• Use solvents to clean surfaces prior to sealing or assembly

• Apply sealant, Alodine, primer, adhesives, special finishes

• Load, lift and unload parts with use of cranes, forklifts

Department: Starship Mechanisms Technicians