Test Specialist (Components)

2 days, 6 hours ago
Full-time
Mid 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

  • Assist in the design of test fixtures, test setups, and test stands for production and development use.
  • Fabricate and build instrumentation, DAQ hardware, wire harnesses, and related test equipment to specification.
  • Build and maintain electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, including high-pressure gas and high-voltage systems.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems independently.
  • Perform tests independently or with engineers according to test procedures and design requirements.
  • Summarize and distribute test data and preliminary results to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with engineers to develop and document test procedures.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to test operations.
  • Lead anomaly investigations and drive issues toward resolution.
  • Provide testing support for production and assist with tracking and servicing calibrated instrumentation.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
  • 3+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in physics, mathematics, or engineering preferred.
  • Ability to read and understand electro-mechanical schematics.
  • Ability to read and understand plumbing and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).
  • Ability to read mechanical assembly drawings and blueprints.
  • Experience installing and operating instrumentation such as strain gauges, deflection gauges, pressure transducers, load cells, thermocouples, RTDs, accelerometers, and analog circuitry.
  • Experience fabricating and repairing electrical systems, including soldering, crimping, and assembling connectors.
  • Experience fabricating high-pressure plumbing systems, including tube flaring, tube bending, and cone-and-threading.
  • Experience fabricating mechanical components and assemblies, including milling, drilling, turning, and torquing.
  • Knowledge or experience operating and maintaining pneumatic and hydraulic components, including valves, regulators, and accumulators.
  • Knowledge or experience with basic machine shop equipment, including sanders, grinders, saws, and benders.
  • Knowledge or experience with test operations procedures including hydraulic load control, hydro/pneumatic pressure control, and safe handling of flight parts.
  • Knowledge or experience with high-pressure or cryogenic systems, both gaseous and liquid, and with high-voltage AC/DC systems.
  • Knowledge or experience working with electrical components and/or systems.
  • 3+ years of experience with pressure testing.
  • Must be available to work overtime and weekends as needed.
  • Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, maneuver in tight spaces, and lift up to 35 lbs unassisted.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or otherwise eligible for required U.S. Department of State authorization under ITAR.

Benefits

  • Pay range of $33.00–$39.00/hour for Level 1, $37.00–$44.00/hour for Level 2, and $41.00–$50.00/hour for Level 3.
  • Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
  • Potential discretionary bonuses.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to buy additional stock at a discount.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan, plus 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.

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