Test Specialist (Starship Electromechanical Components)

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TEST SPECIALIST STARSHIP ELECTROMECHANICAL COMPONENTS

The Components Test organization is a team of engineers specialists and technicians who provide the testing expertise needed to develop flight hardware for Starship launch and spacecraft systems. Our responsibilities to the flight hardware start at conception and follow the design through R&D testing design qualification testing production/acceptance testing and finally to failure investigations of hardware that may have failed anywhere in its life cycle. The Starship Actuation Components Test team designs builds operates and maintains custom test stands and test fixtures for actuators motors power electronics devices and other electromechanical assemblies that must perform in extreme environments.

Test specialists are primarily responsible for building operating and maintaining these test facilities and play a key role in the design process by providing feedback to engineers on how the resources will be operated and maintained.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot mechanical electrical pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Perform tests independently or with engineers according to test procedures and design requirements
• Summarize and distribute test data and preliminary test results to all interested parties
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and document test procedures
• Assist in the design of test fixtures test setups and test stands to be used in production and/or for development
• Independently fabricate or build any of the following in accordance to the defined specifications:
• Instrumentation including DAQ hardware and wire harnesses
• Electrical pneumatic and hydraulic systems including hazardous high pressure gas systems and high voltage electrical systems
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Support anomaly investigations and work toward resolution
• Provide testing support for production when needed
• Assist in the tracking and servicing of critical calibrated instrumentation

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3 years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associates or Bachelors degree with a focus in physics mathematics or engineering
• Ability to read and understand electromechanical schematics
• Ability to read and understand Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
• Ability to read mechanical assembly drawings and blueprints
• Ability to install and operate instrumentation including: strain gages deflection gages pressure transducers load cells thermocouples RTDs accelerometers and analog circuitry
• Ability to fabricate and repair electrical systems including: soldering crimping and assembling connectors
• Ability to fabricate high pressure plumbing systems including: tube flaring tube bending and cone-&-threading
• Ability to fabricate mechanical components and assemblies including: milling drilling turning and torqueing
• Knowledge/experience operating and maintaining pneumatic and hydraulic components including: valves regulators and accumulators
• Knowledge/experience operating basic machine shop equipment including: sanders grinders saws and benders
• Knowledge/experience with test operations procedures including hydraulic load control hydro/pneumatic pressure control and safe handling of flight parts
• Knowledge/experience with high pressure or cryogenic systems (gaseous and liquid)
• Knowledge/experience with high voltage systems (AC and DC)
• Knowledge/experience working with electrical components and/or systems

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work 2nd shift: start time 2:30PM
• Must be available to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Must be able to maneuver in tight spaces
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Level 1: $33.00 - $39.00/hour
Level 2: $37.00 - $44.00/hour
Level 3: $41.00 - $50.00/hour

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 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.

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.

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