Aerospace Test Technician - High-Pressure & Cryogenic

InvestedintheMission; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision, dental

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Test Technician (Falcon) to control and manage pneumatic and hydraulic tests on flight hardware, use hand tools, and work with high-pressure gases.

You will analyze test data to meet engineering criteria, operate computer software for controlling tests, and assemble test hardware for mock-ups and flight models. The role requires 2+ years in aerospace or manufacturing testing, a high school diploma, and ability to work varied shifts and travel up to 5%.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• 2+ years of testing experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or military.
• Experience with high-pressure gas systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Control and manage pneumatic and hydraulic tests on flight hardware.
• Use hand tools and protective equipment.
• Work with high pressure gases (helium, nitrogen).
• Analyze test data to meet engineering criteria.
• Operate software to control tests.
• Assemble and install test hardware for mock-ups and test rigs.
• Repair or replace hardware after design changes or test failures.

Skills

Pressure systems

Cryogenic systems

Hydraulic/pneumatic tooling

Reading schematics

High-pressure testing

Data analysis (LabVIEW)

Actuators & plumbing

Gases >1000 psi

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

LabVIEW

Form blocks & drill jigs

Precision measuring tools

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Test Technician (Falcon) to control and manage pneumatic and hydraulic tests on flight hardware, use hand tools, and work with high-pressure gases.

You will analyze test data to meet engineering criteria, operate computer software for controlling tests, and assemble test hardware for mock-ups and flight models. The role requires 2+ years in aerospace or manufacturing testing, a high school diploma, and ability to work varied shifts and travel up to 5%.