SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP
Sr. Integration & Test Engineer (Falcon 9)
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP, Hawthorne, California, United States, 90250
SR. INTEGRATION & TEST ENGINEER (FALCON 9)
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, 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 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 the meet volume production demand
Mentor other team members on high-level engineering tasks, promoting the team culture and technical excellence across resources
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics
5+ 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/Senior: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00/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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
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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, 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 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 the meet volume production demand
Mentor other team members on high-level engineering tasks, promoting the team culture and technical excellence across resources
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics
5+ 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/Senior: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00/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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
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