SpaceX · 1 week ago
Integration & Test Engineer (Falcon 9)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX 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. As an Integration & Test Engineer at SpaceX, you will develop solutions at the cutting edge of space technology, working on hardware for satellites and human transportation to space.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee the assembly and testing processes for Falcon and Falcon Heavy launch vehicle assemblies, which may include Stage 1, Stage 2, Merlin engines, and pneumatic, hydraulic, structural, and engine subassemblies
Assist design engineers in guiding new designs from concepts to qualified, production-capable spaceflight systems
Work with design engineers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and test requirements, then implement improvements in a rapidly evolving production environment
Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing, assembly, and test processes to bring products from prototype to high-volume production
Define and create first-of-their-kind standards and practices within industry, driving SpaceX to the forefront of aerospace hardware manufacturability
Interface with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve large-scale production challenges
Ideate and implement tooling and test solutions, enabling high quality build of SpaceX hardware
Quickly resolve non-conformances and work with the Quality team to implement root cause corrective actions
Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to the meet volume production demand
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics
1+ year of engineering experience in manufacturing, design, test, or development (internship and project team experience is applicable)
Willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
Able to climb ladders and work in tight spaces
This is a hands-on position that may require standing for up to 4 hours a day and working directly with hardware on the floor
Willing to travel up to 5%
Able to pass background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg Space Force bases
Preferred
Experience with building and testing fluid and/or electrical systems
Experience with test equipment (pumps, valves, heaters, instrumentation, data acquisition, and automation)
Experience with scientific and data processing programming languages (Python, MATLAB, SQL, etc.)
Experience with fluid and electrical system simulation and automation testing
Experience data reduction and post-processing tools
Mechanical component and/or tooling design and analysis
Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment related to machining, welding, drilling, and automation
Experience working with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and familiarity with complex tolerance stack-ups
Experience with process development from R&D to high-volume manufacturing
Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts
Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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