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Ropes Access Technician (Starship)

SpaceX· Starship Critical Lift & Transport
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Starbase, TXFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Ropes Access Technician supporting SpaceX’s Starship operations by executing safe ropes access solutions in complex environments, including setup, maintenance, and operation of access systems for Starship assembly, testing, and repairs.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and develop safe ropes access solutions in new and changing environments
  • Manage communication, equipment integrity, and process guidelines required for safe ropes access operations
  • Climb in a variety of environmental conditions to set up ropes access for teammate
  • Haul team members and equipment using a variety of ropes access configurations
  • Operate within and enforce SPRAT and IRATA guidelines
  • Train team members proper use of Ropes Access solutions
  • Develop rigging for large assemblies
  • Work at heights on temporary or permanent work access solutions
  • Operate personnel platforms (boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.)
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions
  • Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions
  • Collaborate with engineers to develop work access solutions
  • Ensure all production services are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner
  • Support heavy transport or crane operations when not supporting ropes access duties

Qualifications

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

Skills

Nice to have:IRATA or SPRAT Ropes Access Level 3 Certification
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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