SpaceX · 2 weeks ago
Mechanical Integration & Test Engineer (Starshield)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. They are seeking a Mechanical Integration & Test Engineer to manage integration build flow and test operations, optimize manufacturing processes, and evaluate designs for manufacturability. The role requires a hands-on approach and collaboration with engineers and technicians to ensure satellite missions are achieved.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage integration build flow and test operations
Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and integration
Interface with both engineers and technicians to optimize manufacturing and automation
Develop and refine manufacturing assembly procedures based on lessons learned
Enable day-to-day execution of the vehicle integration and test flow
Evaluate non-conformances to determine root cause and create actionable items and system improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of design and/or hands-on manufacturing experience (internships, collegiate engineering projects such as Formula SAE, Baja SAE, etc., or professional industry experience will be considered)
Preferred
Ability and willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearance
Master's degree in an engineering discipline
Experience with MATLAB, Python, or other programming language
Experience with integration and testing of propulsion, thermal, electrical and/or structural systems
Experience integrating avionics systems
Documentation and configuration management experience
Experience writing test plans, procedures, and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale
Experience in a production environment
Demonstrated engineering intuition, critical thinking, and comfort with ambiguity
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
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law
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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