SpaceX · 4 days ago
Integration and Test Engineer (Starship)
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Responsibilities
Develop deep understanding of vehicle avionics/propulsion architecture, and how the vehicle operates as an integrated system
Establish test criteria and pass/fail requirements for integrated vehicle checkouts
Develop procedures and processes for validation of a rapidly evolving spacecraft
Identify and drive improvements to testing efficiency and safety of vehicle testing
Troubleshoot hardware issues real-time, and push feedback to correct owners to eliminate repeat issues
Interface with design, build, and systems engineering as well as production leadership and technicians in the field
Develop and lead training efforts to build test execution capability within production and outside engineering teams
Build requirements and provide feedback for large scope GSE projects needed to enable checkouts execution and achieve production rate
Develop the Starship production line, and provide feedback to Starship design to maximize efficiency and minimize cost/ton to orbit
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of hands-on engineering experience (design teams and previous internships qualify)
Must be willing to travel to our launch sites in support of build out activities and launches; travel requirement is up to 15%
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
Must be able to work all shifts, extended hours and weekends as needed
Preferred
Proven experience in streamlining test operations by challenging requirements and eliminating process waste
Systems engineering experience, ability to understand multi-disciplinary integrated systems
Experience creating, reading, and interpreting electrical and fluid schematics
Experience with integration and testing of propulsion and/or electrical systems
Experience in planning and execution of complex test operations
Experience developing test software, automation
Experience in test equipment design and operation
Experience writing test plans, procedures and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale
Familiarity with software development in Rust, Python, or other languages
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
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
5 days of sick leave per year for exempt employees
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that focuses on reducing the costs associated with space travel by using reusable rockets.
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (2)
2022 (4)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.78BKey Investors
Intesa SanpaoloMirae Asset Venture InvestmentNASA
2024-04-25Secondary Market· Undisclosed
2024-01-16Secondary Market· $1M
2023-10-06Debt Financing· Undisclosed
Leadership Team
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