Facilities Internship/Co-Op Spring 2017 (Cape Canaveral)

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 INTERNSHIP/CO-OP SPRING 2017 (CAPE CANAVERAL)

OVERVIEW:

• Facilities Interns at the Cape Canaveral Launch Facility work in a fast-paced launching environment, where the extraordinary becomes the everyday. Facilities Interns will be involved in all aspects of component and systems maintenance. They will utilize all tools at their disposal to ensure 100% reliability of launch pads and support facilities. This will involve corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance techniques, as well as operational and design feedback for maintaining and improving all systems at the Launch Facility.

RESPONISIBILITIES:

• Set up asset and system maintenance strategies based on risk and history

• Develop preventative maintenance requirements and schedule frequencies

• Advise and support design and test engineering teams on complex problem resolution

• Advise and support technician groups in application of maintenance activities

• Perform data analysis to advise and improve routine and non-routine maintenance tasks

• Generate technical work packages and determine the activities, sequence, procedures, parts, service and labor required for execution

• Develop methods to streamline processes, increase reliability, track costs, and schedule maintenance activities

• Set up inventory of spare parts and identify the critical/long lead spare parts based on the FMECA and Root Cause Analysis of breakdown upgrades

• Provide project management to ensure work plan execution from conception to completion, including: validation, technical documentation and operational instructions, failure modes, calibration, software and configuration of ground support systems  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be currently enrolled at a four-year university or college pursuing a degree in an engineering or engineering technology field OR have completed a degree no more than 6 months ago

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Participation in a Junior/Senior capstone project with design or system analysis

• Experience from a previous internship

• Military experience

• Experience using power tools, hand tools and power equipment

• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System or Enterprise Resource Planning System

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment

• Attention to detail with a high sense of urgency

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work full time for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in January/March 2017

• Must be willing to work overtime for a total of 50 hours per week with the possibility of varying schedules in order to complete the job as needed

• General physical fitness as this position involves standing, bending, grasping, climbing and lifting up to 30 lbs.

• Work routinely performed in extreme outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain)

• Must pass Cape Canaveral Air Force Station background check

• To access SpaceX’s facility on Cape Canaveral Air Force base, must have a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and proof of car registration

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.