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Facilities Technician, Mechanical (Starlink)

SpaceX · Bastrop, TX

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
30+ days ago

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A technician-level reliability role at SpaceX (aerospace & defense) in Bastrop, TX. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.

They ask for
3+ years

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 145 other live reliability postings in Texas.

Experience asked
Typical (3+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 54%
  • PLC 33%
  • Root cause 27%
  • Welding 27%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 25 lbs

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Collaborate with engineers, managers, and customers to maintain systems in peak operating condition, and to develop/update detailed work instructions for proper equipment preventative maintenance dedicated to ensuring zero unplanned interruption in services to employees and customers
  • ◆Maintain and repair HVAC support equipment on facilities systems including air handlers, chilled water, condenser pumps, cooling towers, valves, filters, etc.
  • ◆Perform ductwork modifications, brazing, soldering, evacuation & charging of various refrigerants, water piping, insulation modifications and repairs
  • ◆Assemble, install, repair, and maintain pipes, fittings, heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes
  • ◆Perform hands-on shop work and/or on-site disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, troubleshooting, reassembly, and testing of pumps and other mechanical equipment
  • ◆Ensure work and used materials are in compliance with manufacturer specifications
  • ◆Read and interpret schematics for assembly, repair, and reassembly as required
  • ◆Perform failure assessments and day-to-day safety inspections - making recommendations to the supervisor as required
  • ◆Adjust and fabricate mechanical parts using hand and machine tools for mechanical repairs/upgrades
  • ◆Present information on equipment maintenance statuses for all critical facilities as required for internal and external customers
  • ◆Operate a forklift, scissor lift, pallet jack, boom lift, work truck, and overhead crane
  • ◆Written and verbal communication skills, use of MS Outlook and Teams
  • ◆Open, track and resolve electronic work tickets on SpaceX systems
  • ◆Take on additional

responsibilities

as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance

  • ◆Follow and ensure site compliance with all applicable SpaceX, local, state, and federal building codes, regulations, and laws

Qualifications

  • ✓High school diploma or equivalent certificate
  • ✓3+ years of professional experience working with HVAC, plumbing, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, or electrical systems

Preferred skills and experience

  • ✓Knowledge in the following areas: HVAC, plumbing, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, tubing, pipefittings, rotating machinery (pumps, air compressors, etc.), and a variety of mechanical fasteners
  • ✓Technical certification, journeyman, or master in HVAC, Mechanical, Plumbing, or Electrical Systems
  • ✓Knowledge of high-pressure gas, flammable gas, and refrigeration gases
  • ✓Professional experience maintaining high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters and standard air handling unit (AHU) filtration systems
  • ✓Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems down to the component level
  • ✓Familiar with commercial building codes
  • ✓Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical language in specifications, schematics, and blueprints
  • ✓Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to generate service reports and communicate within the company including skills to navigate web-based service literature and programs
  • ✓Demonstrates a consistent record of punctual schedule adherence
  • ✓Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction

Requirements

  • ✓Willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
  • ✓Must be willing to train on 1st shift for initial 30 days (with potential to go up to 60 days) and work one of the following Alternating Work Schedule shifts upon completion of training:
  • ✓Schedule A: 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Sunday – Tuesday + every other Wednesday)
  • ✓Schedule B: 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Thursday – Saturday + every other Wednesday)
  • ✓Schedule C: 5:00 PM – 5:30 AM (Sunday – Tuesday + every other Wednesday)
  • ✓Schedule D: 5:00 PM – 5:30 AM (Thursday – Saturday + every other Wednesday)
  • ✓Schedule may vary depending on site operational needs and flexibility is required regarding overtime and weekend support
  • ✓Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small opening and climbing hand over hand, lifting up to 25 lbs. unassisted, and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights
  • ✓Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
  • ✓Must be willing to work onsite, remote work not considered

ITAR

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.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .
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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.

Facilities technician, mechanical (starlink)

SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, thousands of satellites and consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlink’s potential for communities and businesses around the globe.

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