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Fleet Maintenance Technician (Starship) - Level 4/5
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An Automotive Service Technician or Mechanic repairs and performs maintenance on cars and smaller trucks; may conduct auto inspections.
$48,113 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Fleet Maintenance Technician (Starship)
- Level 4/5 SpaceX United States, Texas, Brownsville 1 Rocket Road (Show on map) Jun 06, 2026 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.
FLEET MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
(STARSHIP)•LEVEL 4/5
SpaceX is seeking a skilled Fleet Maintenance Technician to support maintenance operations at the Starship production site in Boca Chica. The Fleet Maintenance Technician will perform repairs and preventative maintenance on a diverse range of equipment critical to Starship production, including automotive assets, heavy transit vehicles, heavy industrial lifting equipment, diesel engines, self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs), cranes, small engines, and various industrial machinery. This role ensures equipment reliability and operational readiness to support the fast-paced demands of Starship manufacturing.RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain and repair all fleet assets to ensure their proper operating condition Provide preventative and corrective maintenance on various complex automation systems for transport systems Troubleshoot and repair control & electrical system failures involving- PLCs, HMIs, servomotors, servo amplifiers, input/output, field sensors Troubleshoot and repair various machine tool hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- actuators, valves, pumps, filters Troubleshoot and repair automated tool mechanical systems
- ballscrews, linear rails, guideways, gearboxes, 3 phase motors Drive forklifts and company vehicles Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalency certificate 8+ years of maintenance technician experience 8+ years of experience with diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and/or electrical repairPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience with heavy machinery, ideally cranes and aerial changes 10+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer 5+ years experience repairing, troubleshooting, and/or commissioning overhead crane equipment Experience installing, aligning and commissioning automated production cells in aerospace environment Experience accessing and modifying Siemens control logic or similar PLC architectures Experience in the application & operation of precision machine tools in aerospace manufacturing environment Experience with CAD and/or mechanical design Experience operating a forklift and other related inventory equipment Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and drawings Ability to write detailed repair reports (advanced MS Office skills) Ability to use power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency Analytic thinker that gets to the root of problems and comes up with permanent solutions to remedy issues' Bachelor's degree in a technical disciplineADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be available for all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed Capable of being forklift and boom lift certifiedStand:
Up to 10 hours per daySit:
Up to 6 hours per dayPush/Pull:
Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day Overhead reach: Up to 6 hours per dayWalk:
Up to 10 hours per dayLift/Carry:
Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per dayKneel/Crouch:
Up to 6 hours per day Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 3 hours per day Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history reviewITAR REQUIREMENTS
To 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.