Critical Lift Technician (Starship)

CRITICAL LIFT TECHNICIAN

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Responsible for Booster/Ship and associated ground support equipment (GSE) movement across multiple launch sites
• Perform preventative maintenance on mobile cranes, cranes, and SPMTs
• Work with a team of technicians and engineers to ensure systems and equipment are maintained with the highest level of quality to support current and future manifest
• Utilize heavy machinery (standard and high capacity forklifts, telehandlers, mobile hydraulic/crawler cranes, SPMTs, high reach man lifts, overhead cranes) to lift and move flight hardware and associated GSE after delivery and before shipping
• Evaluate in-transit risks and provide on-site solutions to alleviate risk. Including routing, repairs, escorts, and drivers – including physical escorts across launch sites
• Make recommendations to logistics management to improve the health, timing, and safety of all movements
• Work with a team of technicians and engineers to ensure systems and mechanical equipment are built with the highest level of quality to support the successful launch of our multi-million dollar launch vehicle
• Troubleshoot operational issues found on the vehicle press system
• Maintain and install fluid system components from a schematic or drawing including ball and check valves, pressure regulators and gauges, etc.
• Set up, inspect, operate, and perform maintenance on hydraulic self-propelled modular transporters, hydraulic booms and crawler cranes
• Perform tear down and assembly of different configurations associated with Cranes and SPMTs

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience on a critical lift team or a Logistics/transport team

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience with SPMT operators and/or hydraulic lift trailers
• 2+ years of with mobile hydraulic and/or crawler cranes for delicate lifting operations (ex. Wind farms, power plants, oil refineries) and 2+ years of experience in rigging
• NCCCO/NCCER certifications in crane, rigging, ironworking, and heavy equipment operations (ex. TLL, TSS, LAT, OVR, RIG-I/II, SGP)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering work instructions/drawings and verify that the given load, securing method, transport, and loading/unloading processes are carried out successfully and in accordance with transport or lift plan
• Experience with organization and ability to multi-task, detail-oriented while also working within time constraints and deadlines
• Associate degree in aerospace technology or equivalent area of study
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex fluid and mechanical systems
• Familiarity with calibrated measurement devices including load cells, multimeters, calipers, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and micrometers

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be able to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed
• Ability to pass Airforce background check for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg 
• Able to tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles using multi-point rigging techniques
• Flexibility to travel 25-50% of the time
• Valid Driver’s license

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.