{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a9a5a52e9b228e752d8bd613","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a9a5a52e9b228e752d8bd613","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a9a5a52e9b228e752d8bd613","title":"Apprentice Controls Technician - 2nd Shift","description":"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.\nAPPRENTICE CONTROLS TECHNICIAN - 2ND SHIFT\nThe apprentice controls technician will support the build-up and maintenance of our data and control systems. These systems consist of varying data acquisition and control hardware, wiring and interface harnesses, and a wide variety of instrumentation. The goal of this team is to meet a variety of test requirements to achieve safe, economical, and reliable access to space.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nMaintain, calibrate, configure, monitor, test, troubleshoot, install, and repair instrumentation, process controls, data acquisition systems, and electrical systems\nInvestigate, diagnose, correct, and document instrumentation or system malfunctions\nLay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electrical and electronic units, assemblies, components, parts, equipment, and systems\nPerform wire terminations to a variety of instruments and verify sensor health: pressure transducers, thermocouples, valves, limits, and flow meters\nAdjust, calibrate, align, and modify circuitry and components, and record effects on unit performance\nRead and interpret planning documents, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\nAssociate's degree in instrumentation, control technology, electrical systems or related field\nExperience working with instrumentation such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, valves, flow meters, multimeters, or oscilloscopes (experience from college program counts)\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:\nExperience working with any of the following instrumentation: resistance temperature devices (RTDs), silicon diode temperature devices, strain gauges, load cells, displacement transducers, pressure transducers, thermocouples, and flow meters (turbine, coriolis, and ultrasonic)\nIPC 620 spec for harness assembly\nBasic knowledge of Wheatstone Bridge Theory, ability to apply Ohm's Law, and an understanding of DC electronics\nOperational knowledge of an oscilloscope and multi-meter, soldering wires and connectors, operation of various crimping tools, wire stripping, continuity testing, pinning out a military type connector, routing and tie wrapping cables, drilling and tapping holes, and building junction boxes\nSystem-level troubleshooting skills and the ability to logically solve instrumentation system problems and determine corrective action\nExperience with Variable Frequency Drives and motor starters, and knowledge in troubleshooting\nKnowledge in signal conditioning concepts for various types of sensors, to include the following: thermocouple Types K, S, and E; TC bonding concepts: resistance weld on and adhesive bond on types; TC probes through thermowell sheaths; cold junction compensation concepts\nBackground should include experience with the following devices: DC power supplies, DC-DC convertors, UPS installations, heat shrink tubing, cable harnessing, lacing, and proper strain relief concepts\nWorking knowledge of transducers, operational amplifiers, and the knowledge of measurement techniques for temperature, pressure, flow, displacement, vibration, and the application of strain gauges are also highly desired. Ability to identify required data, data acquisition plans, and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications\nWorking knowledge of multiple bus architectures (PCI/PCIe, PXI/PXIe, GPIB, Serial, USB, etc.) and data communication technologies\nDemonstrated capabilities in the development of comprehensive project plans that include all tasks, stage/gate milestones, and reviews necessary to successfully develop and implement solutions\nIntermediate skill level using Windows Operating Systems\nIntermediate skill level using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, OneNote)\nKnowledge in data acquisition concepts, hardware, and interfacing (SCXI and PXI-based)\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\nStandard hours for this shift are Monday-Friday, 1 PM-11 PM\nRole may require extended hours, weekend work and shift schedules, that vary depending on site operational needs; flexibility required\nFlight hardware is typically built in tight quarters, and physical dexterity is required\nAbility to lift heavy objects is required in this position, up to 50 pounds unassisted\nAbility to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand over hand\nAbility to work at elevated heights\nTypically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain\nWork performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise\nSchedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required\nWilling to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary – up to 10%\nValid driver's license\nITAR REQUIREMENTS:\nTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.\nAPPRENTICE CONTROLS TECHNICIAN - 2ND SHIFT\nThe apprentice controls technician will support the build-up and maintenance of our data and control systems. These systems consist of varying data acquisition and control hardware, wiring and interface harnesses, and a wide variety of instrumentation. The goal of this team is to meet a variety of test requirements to achieve safe, economical, and reliable access to space.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nMaintain, calibrate, configure, monitor, test, troubleshoot, install, and repair instrumentation, process controls, data acquisition systems, and electrical systems\nInvestigate, diagnose, correct, and document instrumentation or system malfunctions\nLay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electrical and electronic units, assemblies, components, parts, equipment, and systems\nPerform wire terminations to a variety of instruments and verify sensor health: pressure transducers, thermocouples, valves, limits, and flow meters\nAdjust, calibrate, align, and modify circuitry and components, and record effects on unit performance\nRead and interpret planning documents, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\nAssociate's degree in instrumentation, control technology, electrical systems or related field\nExperience working with instrumentation such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, valves, flow meters, multimeters, or oscilloscopes (experience from college program counts)\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:\nExperience working with any of the following instrumentation: resistance temperature devices (RTDs), silicon diode temperature devices, strain gauges, load cells, displacement transducers, pressure transducers, thermocouples, and flow meters (turbine, coriolis, and ultrasonic)\nIPC 620 spec for harness assembly\nBasic knowledge of Wheatstone Bridge Theory, ability to apply Ohm's Law, and an understanding of DC electronics\nOperational knowledge of an oscilloscope and multi-meter, soldering wires and connectors, operation of various crimping tools, wire stripping, continuity testing, pinning out a military type connector, routing and tie wrapping cables, drilling and tapping holes, and building junction boxes\nSystem-level troubleshooting skills and the ability to logically solve instrumentation system problems and determine corrective action\nExperience with Variable Frequency Drives and motor starters, and knowledge in troubleshooting\nKnowledge in signal conditioning concepts for various types of sensors, to include the following: thermocouple Types K, S, and E; TC bonding concepts: resistance weld on and adhesive bond on types; TC probes through thermowell sheaths; cold junction compensation concepts\nBackground should include experience with the following devices: DC power supplies, DC-DC convertors, UPS installations, heat shrink tubing, cable harnessing, lacing, and proper strain relief concepts\nWorking knowledge of transducers, operational amplifiers, and the knowledge of measurement techniques for temperature, pressure, flow, displacement, vibration, and the application of strain gauges are also highly desired. Ability to identify required data, data acquisition plans, and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications\nWorking knowledge of multiple bus architectures (PCI/PCIe, PXI/PXIe, GPIB, Serial, USB, etc.) and data communication technologies\nDemonstrated capabilities in the development of comprehensive project plans that include all tasks, stage/gate milestones, and reviews necessary to successfully develop and implement solutions\nIntermediate skill level using Windows Operating Systems\nIntermediate skill level using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, OneNote)\nKnowledge in data acquisition concepts, hardware, and interfacing (SCXI and PXI-based)\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\nStandard hours for this shift are Monday-Friday, 1 PM-11 PM\nRole may require extended hours, weekend work and shift schedules, that vary depending on site operational needs; flexibility required\nFlight hardware is typically built in tight quarters, and physical dexterity is required\nAbility to lift heavy objects is required in this position, up to 50 pounds unassisted\nAbility to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand over hand\nAbility to work at elevated heights\nTypically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain\nWork performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise\nSchedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required\nWilling to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary – up to 10%\nValid driver's license\nITAR REQUIREMENTS:\nTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.\nSpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.\nApplicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.","datePosted":"2026-08-06T10:23:20.283Z","dateModified":"2026-08-06T10:23:20.283Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"SpaceX","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"McGregor","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"a9a5a52e9b228e752d8bd613"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a9a5a52e9b228e752d8bd613"}}