TEST ENGINEER (STARSHIP)

As an Integration and Test Engineer on the Starship team, you will be responsible for all initial system testing of the Starship Vehicle. Your challenges will be to develop the procedures and tools to test all integrated vehicle assemblies and verify vehicle health before it leaves to the pad; ensure that the individual assembly areas are able to execute checkouts seamlessly and with minimal overhead; and accelerate all aspects of vehicle factory operations to enable our rapid production and launch cadence goals. You will be tasked as an expert in ground/test software, test equipment (propulsion and avionics), integrated testing of vehicle high pressure and avionics systems, and will be a technical resource for all applicable Starship build engineers, specialists, and technicians.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop deep understanding of vehicle avionics/propulsion architecture, and how the vehicle operates as an integrated system
• Establish test criteria and pass/fail requirements for integrated vehicle checkouts
• Develop procedures and processes for validation of a rapidly evolving spacecraft
• Identify and drive improvements to testing efficiency and safety of vehicle testing
• Troubleshoot hardware issues real-time, and push feedback to correct owners to eliminate repeat issues
• Interface with design, build, and systems engineering as well as production leadership and technicians in the field
• Develop and lead training efforts to build test execution capability within production and outside engineering teams
• Build requirements and provide feedback for large scope GSE projects needed to enable checkouts execution and achieve production rate
• Develop the Starship production line, and provide feedback to Starship design to maximize efficiency and minimize cost/ton to orbit

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of hands-on engineering experience (design teams and previous internships qualify)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience in streamlining test operations by challenging requirements and eliminating process waste
• Systems engineering experience, ability to understand multi-disciplinary integrated systems
• Experience creating, reading, and interpreting electrical and fluid schematics
• Experience with integration and testing of propulsion and/or electrical systems
• Experience in planning and execution of complex test operations
• Experience developing test software, automation
• Experience in test equipment design and operation
• Experience writing test plans, procedures and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale
• Familiarity with software development in Rust, Python, or other languages

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to work 2nd shift, Monday - Friday (6pm - 6am)
• Must be willing to travel to our launch sites in support of build out activities and launches; travel requirement is up to 15%
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
• Must be able to work all shifts, extended hours and weekends as needed
• Stand: Up to 3 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 6 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 3 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day
• Kneel/Crouch: N/A
• Upper body twist: N/A
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 30 minutes per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

TEST ENGINEER (STARSHIP)

As an Integration and Test Engineer on the Starship team, you will be responsible for all initial system testing of the Starship Vehicle. Your challenges will be to develop the procedures and tools to test all integrated vehicle assemblies and verify vehicle health before it leaves to the pad; ensure that the individual assembly areas are able to execute checkouts seamlessly and with minimal overhead; and accelerate all aspects of vehicle factory operations to enable our rapid production and launch cadence goals. You will be tasked as an expert in ground/test software, test equipment (propulsion and avionics), integrated testing of vehicle high pressure and avionics systems, and will be a technical resource for all applicable Starship build engineers, specialists, and technicians.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop deep understanding of vehicle avionics/propulsion architecture, and how the vehicle operates as an integrated system
• Establish test criteria and pass/fail requirements for integrated vehicle checkouts
• Develop procedures and processes for validation of a rapidly evolving spacecraft
• Identify and drive improvements to testing efficiency and safety of vehicle testing
• Troubleshoot hardware issues real-time, and push feedback to correct owners to eliminate repeat issues
• Interface with design, build, and systems engineering as well as production leadership and technicians in the field
• Develop and lead training efforts to build test execution capability within production and outside engineering teams
• Build requirements and provide feedback for large scope GSE projects needed to enable checkouts execution and achieve production rate
• Develop the Starship production line, and provide feedback to Starship design to maximize efficiency and minimize cost/ton to orbit

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of hands-on engineering experience (design teams and previous internships qualify)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience in streamlining test operations by challenging requirements and eliminating process waste
• Systems engineering experience, ability to understand multi-disciplinary integrated systems
• Experience creating, reading, and interpreting electrical and fluid schematics
• Experience with integration and testing of propulsion and/or electrical systems
• Experience in planning and execution of complex test operations
• Experience developing test software, automation
• Experience in test equipment design and operation
• Experience writing test plans, procedures and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale
• Familiarity with software development in Rust, Python, or other languages

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel to our launch sites in support of build out activities and launches; travel requirement is up to 15%
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
• Must be able to work all shifts, extended hours and weekends as needed
• Stand: Up to 3 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 6 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 3 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day
• Kneel/Crouch: N/A
• Upper body twist: N/A
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 30 minutes per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

PRODUCTION OPERATIONS ENGINEER (STARSHIP)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help SpaceX achieve its long-term goal of colonizing Mars by directly supporting functional checkouts of Starship/Superheavy vehicles
• Establish test criteria and pass/fail requirements for integrated vehicle checkouts
• Work improvements to testing efficiency and safety of vehicle testing
• Lead hazardous testing operations to validate vehicle build and ensure propellant and electrical systems are built per design intent
• Perform pressurized checkouts as well as electrical/sensor checkouts via control console
• Develop procedures and processes for ‘first-article’ validation
• Troubleshoot hardware issues real-time, and drive feedback to correct owners to eliminate repeat issues
• Interface with both engineering and technicians in the field
• Develop deep understanding of vehicle construction and avionics/propulsion architecture

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 2+ years of project and/or professional experience with fluid systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced degree in mechanical engineering
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience creating, reading, and interpreting electrical and fluid schematics
• Systems engineering experience, ability to understand multi-disciplinary integrated systems
• Hands-on build experience
• Familiar with fluids system component functionality as well as electrical system operation (low voltage and high voltage)
• Previous fluids or data acquisition design
• Real-time operations/integrated hazardous test experience
• Experience using and troubleshooting ground control systems required for remote operations and instrumentation feedback
• Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast paced environment
• Self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel to our launch sites in support of build out activities and launches; travel requirement is up to 15%
• Must pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
• Must be able to work all shifts, extended hours and weekends as needed
• Stand: Up to 3 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 6 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 3 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day
• Kneel/Crouch: N/A
• Upper body twist: N/A
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 30 minutes per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

PRODUCTION OPERATIONS ENGINEER (STARSHIP)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help SpaceX achieve its long-term goal of colonizing Mars by directly supporting functional checkouts of Starship/Superheavy vehicles
• Establish test criteria and pass/fail requirements for integrated vehicle checkouts
• Work improvements to testing efficiency and safety of vehicle testing
• Lead hazardous testing operations to validate vehicle build and ensure propellant and electrical systems are built per design intent
• Perform pressurized checkouts as well as electrical/sensor checkouts via control console
• Develop procedures and processes for ‘first-article’ validation
• Troubleshoot hardware issues real-time, and drive feedback to correct owners to eliminate repeat issues
• Interface with both engineering and technicians in the field
• Develop deep understanding of vehicle construction and avionics/propulsion architecture

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 2+ years of project and/or professional experience with fluid systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced degree in mechanical engineering
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience creating, reading, and interpreting electrical and fluid schematics
• Systems engineering experience, ability to understand multi-disciplinary integrated systems
• Hands-on build experience
• Familiar with fluids system component functionality as well as electrical system operation (low voltage and high voltage)
• Previous fluids or data acquisition design
• Real-time operations/integrated hazardous test experience
• Experience using and troubleshooting ground control systems required for remote operations and instrumentation feedback
• Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast paced environment
• Self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel to our launch sites in support of build out activities and launches; travel requirement is up to 15%
• Must pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
• Must be able to work all shifts, extended hours and weekends as needed
• Stand: Up to 3 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 6 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 3 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day
• Kneel/Crouch: N/A
• Upper body twist: N/A
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 30 minutes per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

INTEGRATION ENGINEER (STARSHIP) - NIGHT SHIFT

As an Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for establishing requirements and developing tooling and processes to enable at-rate production of the most powerful rocket ever made. Your role will focus on the integration of avionics, propulsion, and structural assemblies, and you will work with both design engineering and technician teams daily. You will be well-positioned to influence overall vehicle architecture, with a focus on design for reliability and manufacturability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate as a systems-level engineer to collect production requirements, then plan and execute the build, integration, and validation of flight hardware to those requirements
• Design and implement tooling solutions to eliminate assembly errors, improve quality, and accelerate build
• Automate novel processes to ensure repeatability on a large-scale production line
• Prove that a subsystem work center meets cycle time requirements, or own the design change required to meet the target cycle time
• Become a subject matter expert for the build of a vehicle-level system, like aero control surfaces, propellant feed systems, actuation systems, thermal protection systems, secondary structures, avionics, primary structure, etc.
• Generate and maintain design for manufacturing requirements for the processes used to build Starships and Super Heavy Boosters

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of hands-on engineering experience (design teams and previous internships qualify)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ year of system level acceptance test exposure
• 2+ years of professional experience in the field of aerospace/mechanical engineering
• 2+ years of experience with GD&T concepts
• Experience with large steel structure construction (civil, naval, or mechanical)
• Experience in process development, facility and line layouts, error-proofing, factory optimization, and lean principles
• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter CAD, PLM, Process Simulate, and other automation systems
• Prior experience with developing, maintaining and improving welding processes
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willing to work 2nd shift, Monday - Friday (6pm - 6am)
• Flight hardware typically is built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
• Flexibility to travel to remote build sites, up to 10%
• Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 6 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
• Walk: Up to 1 hour per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 6 hours per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 6 hours or greater per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description
• Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review