Integration & Test Engineer (Fairings)

5 hours, 23 minutes ago
Full-time
Entry Level
Quality Assurance and Testing
SpaceX

SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the aim of revolutionizing space technology and enabling human life on other planets.

Aerospace & Defense
10K-50K
Founded 2002

Description

  • Provide engineering support for fairing refurbishment, testing, and re-flight.
  • Develop and execute procedures for integration and testing of fairing flight hardware and ground support equipment.
  • Support both customer and Starlink missions through launch hardware preparation and test execution.
  • Collaborate daily with engineering staff and technicians to disposition nonconformances.
  • Execute the launch manifest while coordinating across departments and operations teams.
  • Manage and track multiple priorities while supporting program goals to improve reliability and reduce labor hours.
  • Work on rapid and reliable processing methods for recovered fairings from the edge of space.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics.
  • 1+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and/or fluid systems; class projects and internship experience qualify.
  • Proficiency or hands-on experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft integration, clean room operations, test operations with gases/fluids, or data acquisition and field measurements.
  • Experience writing test plans and test procedures.
  • Experience interacting with CAD software and large CAD models.
  • Experience working with high pressure systems, crane operations, or large structure test stands.
  • Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities in a high-paced, challenging work environment.
  • Ability to work well in a team and communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people.
  • Problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to pass an Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA.
  • Ability to work at elevated heights and/or in tight spaces.
  • Willingness to travel, potentially for extended periods.
  • Ability to perform physical work including standing, lifting, and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment up to 35 lbs.
  • Availability to work extended hours, nights, and weekends when required by mission milestones.
  • Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements as a U.S. citizen/national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or be eligible for required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $100,000 to $117,500 for Level 1 and $115,000 to $140,000 for Level 2.
  • Potential long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and access to an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted stock purchases.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Approximately 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
  • Paid sick leave in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

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