Integration & Test Engineer (Starlink Propulsion)
Integration & Test Engineer (Starlink Propulsion)
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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 (STARLINK PROPULSION)
As an Integration & Test Engineer for Starlink propulsion you will have the opportunity to develop implement and optimize production processes for key subassemblies and components of the propulsion system comprised of the Argon Hall Thruster propellant feed systems and satellite primary structure. Engineers on this team must have a working knowledge of design schematics operations manufacturing testing and flight checkouts. A successful Integration & Test Engineer demonstrates engineering intuition and critical thinking and is comfortable working under ambiguous requirements with minimal oversight. Combining these skills these engineers face challenges across a wide variety of work centers at the company and the team is frequently asked to tackle new interdepartmental development projects. The ultimate goal of the Integration & Test team is to enable our technicians to build satellites that reliably achieve their mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and develop integration line build flow and test operations
- Regularly challenge each process part and operation while working closely with design/development engineers to create the most manufacturable and reliable satellite hardware possible
- Maintain a sense of holistic ownership over the production line including process consistency quality tooling capital equipment ergonomics and safety
- Evaluate new design proposals for manufacturability and reliability
- Interface with both engineers and technicians to optimize manufacturing and automation encouraging best practices
- Enable daytoday execution of the vehicle integration and test flow
- Rootcause nonconformances and eliminate causal factors
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline
- 1 years of handson fabrication assembly testing and/or project management experience via internships labs clubs extracurricular activities or professional industry experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with integration and testing of propulsion highpressure thermal electrical and/or structural systems
- Understanding of test methods/setups and data acquisition systems
- Experience determining root cause of unique failures in hardware and/or test systems
- Documentation and configuration management experience
- Experience writing test plans and procedures and providing go/nogo judgment and rationale
- Experience in a production environment
- Demonstrated engineering intuition critical thinking and comfort with ambiguity
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Some travel to our launch sites may be required as needed up to 10%
- Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Integration & Test Engineer/Level I: $95000.00 $115000.00/per year
Integration & Test Engineer/Level II: $110000.00 $130000.00/per year
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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
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
