Fluids Systems Technician (Starship) - Level 4/5
Starbase, TX · 5+ years experience · Posted Oct 5, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 5+ years experience
- Location
- Starbase, TX
About the role
- The Fluids Systems technician is responsible for building, installing, and troubleshooting fluid systems in support of the Starship production facility.
- The task requires both pipe fitting and installation experience.
Responsibilities
- Fabricate and install fluid system components from a schematic or engineering drawing, including stainless steel/aluminum piping, ball/check valves, pressure regulators, and sensors/gauges
- Read and interpret planning documents, schematics, data sheets/manuals, drawings, blueprints, and engineering sketches
- Adjust, repair or replace faulty components of ground hardware, test, and integration equipment
- Connect and verify pressure transducers, thermocouples, and other sensors
- Complete necessary wiring of the electrical ground support equipment for ground systems
- Perform high pressure liquid and pneumatic testing
- Troubleshoot and repair high-urgency operational issues found during activation or production usage of fluid systems
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent certificate
- 5+ years of experience using basic mechanical and/or electronics hand tools
- 5+ years of experience with pipe fitting and fabrication
- Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted
- Must be willing to travel up to 25%
- Must be able to climb ladders and work in confined spaces
- Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Preferred qualifications
- Associate/Bachelor’s degree in aerospace technology or equivalent area of study
- Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
- Experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex fluid and mechanical systems
- Experience maintaining a propulsion test stand in the aerospace industry
- Military aviation experience as a propulsion or airframe technician
- Experience with orbital or structural welding
- Machining and metal fabrication experience
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Workplace
- Position is based in Starbase, TX / Brownsville, TX
- Must be willing to travel up to 25%
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Outlook
