SpaceX
Integration & Test Engineer (Fairings)
Designs and executes test procedures for reusable rocket fairing refurbishment and re-flight, integrating flight hardware and ground support systems for SpaceX missions.
- Compensation
- $100K–$140K / yr
- Location
- Vandenberg, CA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Category
- Qa
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics
- 1+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical and/or fluid systems (class projects and/or internship experience qualifies)
Nice to have
- Proficiency in, or hands-on experience with, one or more of the following: launch vehicle or spacecraft integration; operations in 100,000 class or better clean rooms; test operations with gases/fluid
- Experience in writing test plans and test procedures
- Experience interacting with CAD software and large CAD models
- Experience working with high pressure systems, crane operations, or large structure test stands
- Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
- Ability to work well in a team environment and ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people
- Problem solving and critical thinking skills
Full 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 of enabling human life on Mars.
INTEGRATION & TEST ENGINEER (FAIRINGS)RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work on the cutting edge of reusable rocket technology as you develop methods for rapid and reliable processing and re-flight of fairings recovered from the edge of space
- Provide engineering support for fairing refurbishment, testing, and re-flight
- Develop and execute procedures for the integration and testing of SpaceX fairing flight hardware and ground support equipment to support both customer and Starlink missions
- Closely collaborate with engineering staff from other departments and highly skilled technicians daily to disposition nonconformances and execute the launch manifest
- Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on executing common program goals (including improving reliability and reducing overall labor hours)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics
- 1+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical and/or fluid systems (class projects and/or internship experience qualifies)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Proficiency in, or hands-on experience with, one or more of the following: launch vehicle or spacecraft integration; operations in 100,000 class or better clean rooms; test operations with gases/fluids; data acquisition setup and field measurements
- Experience in writing test plans and test procedures
- Experience interacting with CAD software and large CAD models
- Experience working with high pressure systems, crane operations, or large structure test stands
- Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
- Ability to work well in a team environment and ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people
- Problem solving and critical thinking skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA
- Ability to work at elevated heights and/or tight spaces
- Must be willing to travel, potentially for extended periods of time
- Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (up to 35 lbs)