Integration & Test Engineer (F9 Subassemblies)

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 (F9 SUBASSEMBLIES)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the assembly and testing processes for Falcon and Falcon Heavy launch vehicle assemblies
• Assist design engineers in guiding new designs from concepts to qualified production-capable spaceflight mechanisms
• Work with design engineers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and test requirements then implement in a rapidly evolving production environment
• Develop qualify and refine manufacturing & test processes to bring products from prototype to high-volume production
• Define and create first-of-their-kind standards and practices within the industry driving SpaceX to the forefront of aerospace hardware manufacturability
• Interface with other engineers subject matter experts and technicians to solve large-scale production challenges
• Ideate and implement tooling and test solutions enabling high-quality build of SpaceX hardware
• Quickly resolve non-conformances and work with the Quality team to implement root cause corrective actions
• Identify plan and execute capital equipment machine and layout upgrades to meet volume production demand
• Mentor other team members on high-level engineering tasks promoting the team culture and technical excellence across resources

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline or physics
• 1 years of engineering experience in manufacturing design test or development (internship and project team experience is applicable)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with the building and testing of fluid and/or electrical systems
• Experience with the build and test of pneumatic hydraulic and structural assemblies
• Experience with test equipment (pumps valves heaters instrumentation data acquisition and automation)
• Experience with scientific computer science languages (Python MATLAB or similar)
• Experience with fluid and electrical system simulation and automation testing
• Experience data reduction and post-processing tools
• Mechanical component and/or tooling design and analysis (3D computer-aided design)
• 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 stack-ups
• Experience with process development from R&D to high-volume 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
• Will sometimes be working directly with the hardware on the floor and will have to be comfortable stooping bending and standing
• This position is based in Hawthorne CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

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 case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related 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 long-term incentives in the form of company stock stock options or long-term 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 long-term 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.

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