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Lead Development Test Technician (Starship Structural Test) - 1st Shift

SpaceX· Starship Structural Test - Techs
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Starbase, TXfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Lead a small team supporting Starship structural testing operations, ensuring safety, process adherence, and efficient testing workflows on 1st shift.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a small team in support of testing operations, distributing work, enforcing safety and workmanship standards, and clearing blockers at the appropriate level
  • Function as liaison between employees and management for problem solving and questions
  • Assist supervisor in coaching, mentoring, and training team members
  • Ensure team members follow proper procedures
  • Provide information on materials and components required for tooling work orders
  • Provide technician GSE support, including building, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic equipment related to Starship Tower build
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and instrumentation as needed
  • Read and interpret planning documents, schematics, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches
  • Operate and maintain hardware, high-pressure systems, and other ancillary equipment (mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic)
  • Fabricate and repair GSE/testing hardware and equipment
  • Collaborate with design engineers to develop and document GSE/testing activities
  • Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required
  • Follow all regulations and SpaceX procedures (quality, safety, OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, ASME, NEC, etc.)
  • Develop novel site-wide methods to streamline processes and improve testing reliability
  • Drive workspace cleanliness and organization
  • Perform related duties in support of integrated system installation and activation

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years of industrial experience (e.g., installing pipes/components, bending stainless tubes, or working around high-pressure systems)
  • 2+ years assembling/configuring large mechanical structures and test stands using forklifts, cranes, and proper rigging techniques

Skills

Required:Team leadership and supervisionSafety and regulatory complianceReading and interpreting technical documentsGSE/tooling assembly and repair
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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