Integration & Test Engineer (Falcon 9)
Integration & Test Engineer (Falcon 9)
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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 (FALCON 9)
As an Integration & Test Engineer at SpaceX you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge experience and creativity to develop novel solutions at the cutting edge of space technology. You will work on hardware that will deliver satellites into orbit ferry humans to and from the international space station and low earth orbit and ultimately extend humanitys reach beyond Earth and the moon. You will own the relationship between our production and design engineering teams. You will provide input into the design and development of new and existing hardware and take a lead role in developing integration and test processes on our current and next generation vehicles.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee the assembly and testing processes for Falcon and Falcon Heavy launch vehicle assemblies which may include Stage 1 Stage 2 Merlin engines and pneumatic hydraulic structural and engine subassemblies
- Assist design engineers in guiding new designs from concepts to qualified productioncapable spaceflight systems
- Work with design engineers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and test requirements then implement improvements in a rapidly evolving production environment
- Develop qualify and refine manufacturing assembly and test processes to bring products from prototype to highvolume production
- Define and create firstoftheirkind standards and practices within industry driving SpaceX to the forefront of aerospace hardware manufacturability
- Interface with other engineers subject matter experts and technicians to solve largescale production challenges
- Ideate and implement tooling and test solutions enabling high quality build of SpaceX hardware
- Quickly resolve nonconformances and work with the Quality team to implement root cause corrective actions
- Identify plan and execute capital equipment machine and layout upgrades to the meet volume production demand
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
- 1 year of engineering experience in manufacturing design test or development (internship and project team experience is applicable)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with building and testingfluid and/or electrical systems
- Experience with test equipment (pumps valves heaters instrumentation data acquisition and automation)
- Experience with scientific and data processing programming languages (Python MATLAB SQL etc.)
- Experience with fluid and electrical system simulation and automation testing
- Experience data reduction and postprocessing tools
- Mechanical component and/or tooling design and analysis
- Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques processes and equipment related to machining welding drilling and automation
- Experience working with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and familiarity with complex tolerance stackups
- Experience with process development from R&D to highvolume manufacturing
- Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts
- Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
- Able to climb ladders and work in tight spaces
- This is a handson position that may require standing for up to 4 hours a day and working directly with hardware on the floor
- Willing to travel up to 5%
- Able to pass background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg Space Force bases
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 accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual carryover and use requirements of the law.
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
