SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Integration & Test Engineer

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeVandenberg Village, CA, USA$100k - $160k

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is required.
At least one year of hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and/or fluid systems in design, manufacturing, or implementation; class projects and internship experience qualify.
An advanced degree in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or computer engineering is preferred.
At least three years of professional experience designing, building, integrating, and testing complex multidisciplinary systems is preferred.
Experience writing test plans and test procedures is preferred.
Experience on projects involving integration of electrical, mechanical, and software systems is preferred; launch vehicle or spacecraft experience is not required.
Proficiency or hands-on experience in one or more of launch vehicle or spacecraft integration, composite structure design or testing, test operations with gases or fluids, or data acquisition setup and field measurements is preferred.
Professional experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems, including high-pressure, high-energy, or hazardous gas/fluid systems, is preferred.
Professional experience working with large assembly moves, such as crane operations, is preferred.
Flight hardware avionics experience is preferred.
The ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people is preferred.
The ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomous, demanding startup environment is preferred.
The ability to learn, lead others, and help others learn while maintaining productivity is preferred.
An advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, and/or aerospace engineering is preferred.
The ability to pass an Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base is required.
The ability to stand and lift or carry moderately heavy materials or equipment weighing 15 to 35 pounds is required.
The ability to maintain mental concentration in a high-stress environment, potentially during extended work hours, is required.
The ability to work flexible shifts is required.
Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Process Falcon 9 flight vehicles to support rapid and reliable rocket reuse, integration, and launch.
Develop and execute procedures for checkout and integration of new and flight-proven rockets and ground support equipment.
Assist with and lead hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of new and flight-proven vehicle assemblies.
Lead critical on-site operations, collaborating with engineering staff from other departments and SpaceX locations to resolve off-nominal test results and ensure flight readiness.
Partner with and provide daily direction to highly skilled field technicians.
Design and develop tools and hardware to enable vehicle assembly and conduct vehicle system testing.
Identify high-risk processes and problems during flight hardware processing and implement improvements.
Lead and facilitate root cause and corrective action investigations to correct product reliability and quality issues that cause downstream disruption.
Develop and refine manufacturing assembly procedures based on lessons learned.
Manage work orders and drive non-conformances into actionable items and system improvements.

Desired Qualifications

An advanced degree in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or computer engineering.
At least three years of professional experience designing, building, integrating, and testing complex multidisciplinary systems.
Experience writing test plans and test procedures.
Experience on projects involving integration of electrical, mechanical, and software systems; launch vehicle or spacecraft experience is not required.
Proficiency or hands-on experience in one or more of launch vehicle or spacecraft integration, composite structure design or testing, test operations with gases or fluids, or data acquisition setup and field measurements.
Professional experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems, including high-pressure, high-energy, or hazardous gas/fluid systems.
Professional experience working with large assembly moves, such as crane operations.
Flight hardware avionics experience.
The ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people.
The ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomous, demanding startup environment.
The ability to learn, lead others, and help others learn while maintaining productivity.
An advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, and/or aerospace engineering.

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.

INTEGRATION & TEST ENGINEER (FALCON)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Process Falcon 9 flight vehicles in the pursuit of rapid and reliable rocket re-use, integration and launch
Develop and execute procedures for the checkout and integration of new and flight proven rockets and ground support equipment
Assist with and lead hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of new and flight-proven vehicle assemblies
Lead critical on-site operations while collaborating with engineering staff from other departments and SpaceX locations to resolve off-nominal test results and ensure flight readiness
Partner with, and provide direction to highly skilled field technicians on a daily basis
Design and develop tools and hardware to enable vehicle assembly and conduct vehicle system testing
Identify high-risk processes and problems during flight hardware processing, and proactively implement improvements to ensure operational excellence
Lead and facilitate root cause and corrective action investigations to ensure that issues related to product reliability and quality that cause downstream disruption are corrected
Rapidly develop and refine manufacturing assembly procedures based on lessons learned
Manage work orders and the driving of non-conformances into actionable items and system improvements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical and/or fluid systems in the design, manufacturing, or implementation phases (class projects and/or internship experience qualifies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Advanced degree in one of the following engineering disciplines: mechatronics, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or computer engineering
3+ years of professional experience designing, building, integrating, and testing complex multi-disciplinary systems
Experience writing test plans and test procedures
Experience working on projects that involve the integration of electrical, mechanical, and software systems (launch vehicle and/or spacecraft experience is not required)
Proficient in or hands-on experience with one or more of the following: launch vehicle or spacecraft integration; composite structure design or testing; test operations with gases/fluids; data acquisition setup and field measurements
Professional experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems (high pressure, high energy, hazardous gases/fluids, etc.)
Professional experience working with large assembly moves (e.g. crane operations)
Flight hardware avionics experience
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people
Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere
Ability to learn, lead others, and help others learn while maintaining productivity
Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, and/or aerospace engineering

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base
Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 35 lbs.)
Overall mental fitness with the ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment requiring prolonged mental concentration (under possible extended work hours)
Ability to be flexible on shifts
Occasional travel may be required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 1: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00
Level 2: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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.

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 reach out to [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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