Composite Test Engineer – Launch Vehicle Systems

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Test Specialist (Composites) in Hawthorne, CA to join the Composites Test group and help develop and operate the company’s most critical tests. You will design, assemble, and validate test stands and equipment, ensuring safety, reliability and manufacturability.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with multi-disciplinary systems, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or STEM discipline or 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• 1+ years of experience creating and/or working with manufacturing design, build, integration or test.
• Hands-on experience with test stands, fabrication, and data collection is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development of test stands, equipment, and process concepts with emphasis on practical execution and operability.
• Contribute to and maintain fabrication drawings, wiring schematics, and instrumentation lists.
• Assist with design and analysis of structures, fluid systems, and mechanisms focusing on real-world integration and test readiness.
• Develop and execute manufacturing processes and detailed technical instructions to ensure hardware meets high standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team to improve reliability and reduce non-conformances.

Skills

Launch vehicle integration

Spacecraft integration

Composite structures design

Test operations

Data acquisition

Field measurements

Hazardous systems experience

Crane operations

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or STEM

2+ years manufacturing/test experience

Tools

CAD software

Basic analysis programs

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Test Specialist (Composites) in Hawthorne, CA to join the Composites Test group and help develop and operate the company’s most critical tests. You will design, assemble, and validate test stands and equipment, ensuring safety, reliability and manufacturability.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with multi-disciplinary systems, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with limited supervision.