Instrument Fitter

INSTRUMENT FITTER (STARSHIP)

The Instrument Fitter is responsible for building, installing, and troubleshooting fluid systems in support of the Starship production facility. Instrument Fitters play a key role in the design process by providing feedback to engineers on how the resources will be operated and maintained.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fabricate and install fluid system components from a schematic or engineering drawing, including but not limited to:
• Stainless steel/aluminum piping
• Ball/check valves
• Pressure regulators
• Sensors/gauges
• Read and interpret planning documents, schematics, data sheets/manuals, drawings, blueprints, and engineering sketches
• Adjust, repair or replace faulty components of ground hardware, test, and integration equipment
• Connect and verify pressure transducers, thermocouples, and other sensors
• Complete necessary wiring of the electrical ground support equipment for ground systems
• Perform high pressure liquid and pneumatic testing
• Troubleshoot and repair high-urgency operational issues found during activation or production usage of fluid systems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience using mechanical and/or electronics hand tools
• 3+ years of experience with pipe fitting and fabrication

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex fluid and mechanical systems
• Experience maintaining a propulsion test stand in the aerospace industry
• Experience with orbital or structural welding
• Experience with pneumatic/hydraulic system fabrication
• Professional experience with calibrated measuring instruments
• Experience using heavy equipment, including but not limited to, overhead cranes, forklifts and manlifts

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs (unassisted)
• Must be willing to travel up to 25%. Position is based in Brownsville, TX, however work at other SpaceX facilities for extended periods for similar work may be required
• Must be able to climb ladders and work in confined spaces
• Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts as needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required