Aerospace Test Specialist, Components (Multi-Shift)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

SpaceX Hawthorne is seeking a Test Specialist for multiple shifts to support components testing for Falcon, Dragon, and Starship programs. You will build and operate test stands, fixtures, and instrumentation to evaluate valves, regulators, and actuators under extreme environments.

The role requires hands-on fabrication, troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineers to develop procedures. Shift options include 8:00 AM or 2:30 PM starts; overtime and weekends may be needed.

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing experience in a technical environment.
• Ability to read electro-mechanical schematics and drawings.
• Experience with high pressure and cryogenic systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design of test fixtures, setups, and stands for production or development.
• Fabricate instrumentation and electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems per specs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Perform tests solo or with Engineers per procedures.
• Summarize and share test data and preliminary results.
• Collaborate with engineers to document test procedures.

Skills

Reading schematics

P&ID diagrams

Blueprints

Instrumentation install

Soldering

High-pressure systems

Cryogenic handling

Hydraulic/pneumatic systems

Troubleshooting

Fabrication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree in physics/engineering

Tools

DAQ hardware

Test rigs

Job description

SpaceX Hawthorne is seeking a Test Specialist for multiple shifts to support components testing for Falcon, Dragon, and Starship programs. You will build and operate test stands, fixtures, and instrumentation to evaluate valves, regulators, and actuators under extreme environments.

The role requires hands-on fabrication, troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineers to develop procedures. Shift options include 8:00 AM or 2:30 PM starts; overtime and weekends may be needed.