CareerPlan

Propulsion Technician (Starship)

Starbase, TXFull-time2026-09-29 → 2026-11-11
Citizens or permanent residents only

Core

Assembly, testing, and verification of Starship/Super-Heavy propulsion hardware and advanced subassemblies.

Role type

Propulsion Technician (Manufacturing)

Builds

Starship/Super-Heavy rocket propulsion systems

Domain

Aerospace / Propulsion

Required skills

mechanical knowledge, fluid systems, pressure/temperature/flow measurement, CNC rotary draw bending, CNC tube cutting, troubleshooting, documentation

Preferred skills

A&P license, ASE Master certification, 5+ years mechanical experience, mathematical skills, problem solving

Technologies

CNC rotary draw bending machines, CNC tube cutting equipment, computer network systems, testing equipment

Responsibilities

Maintain work area and tools (valves, tubes, manifolds); stage, build, test, install, and proof production subassemblies; verify fluids and electrical connections; operate testing equipment for pressurized checkouts; accept/reject test units based on criteria; set up and operate CNC machinery; work autonomously to defined schedules.

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC