Integration Test Engineer Optomechanical
Integration Test Engineer Optomechanical
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Job Description
SpaceX 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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.
INTEGRATION & TEST ENGINEER (OPTOMECHANICAL)
As an Optomechanical Integration & Test Engineer on the Space Lasers team you will be responsible for developing and operating complex test equipment to validate the Space Lasers systems. This will include qualifying and acceptance testing of optical systems highprecision actuators and integrated systemlevel testing. On a daily basis you can expect to be driving the business outcome of a project that will directly tie into the success of the Space Lasers program. Depending on the status of a project this could entail test design operation data processing and or root cause investigative work. You will work with responsible engineers software engineers and production team members to achieve positive outcomes for the space lasers team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to understand and drive requirements for production and development testing of highly complex spaceflight hardware
- Design and automate test systems for development qualification and production testing
- Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and manage integration build flow and test operations
- Drive validation testing including performance characterization lot acceptance testing and reliability testing of flight hardware
- Evaluate nonconformances to determine root cause and create actionable items and system improvements
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline
- 2 years of handson laboratory or work experience in optics photonics laser technology or precision mechanical design or testing (university lab student project or internship experience qualifies)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Masters degree inan engineering discipline
- Experience working in a laboratory or production setting requiring handson work attention to detail and high regard for safety
- Experience with optical test equipment (power meters interferometers laser sources etc.
- Experience with integration and testing of propulsion thermal electrical and/or structural systems
- Documentation and configuration management experience
- Experience writing test plans and procedures and providing go/nogo judgment and rationale
- Demonstrated engineering intuition critical thinking and comfort with ambiguity
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (NX preferred)
- Proficiency with Python or other programming language
- Experience working effectively across multidisciplinary teams
- Desire to work in a fastpaced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Some travel to our launch sites may be required as needed up to 10
- Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
- Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations: jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short and longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Employment Type
Full Time
