Development Test Engineer 2nd Shift

spacex; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering aerospace firm as a Development Test Engineer and contribute to groundbreaking technologies that will enable human life on Mars. In this dynamic role, you will be part of a fast-paced R&D team, focusing on testing the latest spacecraft designs. Your responsibilities will include creating test stand concepts, supervising mechanical assembly, and ensuring operational precision. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of space exploration, where your skills and attention to detail will directly impact the future of humanity in space. If you're passionate about engineering and innovation, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering required.
• 1+ year experience with CAD software essential.

Responsibilities

• Create test stand concepts and fabrication drawings.
• Supervise integration of test stands and operate them with precision.

Skills

CAD Software

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Data Acquisition and Controls

Hands-on Design and Fabrication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Unigraphics (NX)

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

DEVELOPMENT TEST ENGINEER - 2ND SHIFT

The development test team is a fast paced R&D focused group that supports testing of the latest vehicle and spacecraft designs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Create test stand concepts, fabrication drawings, wiring schematics, and instrumentation lists
2. Design and analyze structures, fluid systems, and mechanisms
3. Supervise the integration of test stands including fabrication, mechanical assembly and data/control systems
4. Operate test stands with great attention to detail (Tests have very little margin for error, so attention to detail is a crucial and essential characteristic of a development test engineer)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering
2. At least one year of experience using CAD software

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

1. This is a 2nd shift position from approximately 3pm-1am
2. Master's degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline
3. Experience with Unigraphics (NX)
4. Experience doing finite element analysis (FEA)
5. Experience designing structural/thermal/fluid test stands from scratch
6. Data acquisition and controls experience
7. Hands-on design and fabrication experience
8. Demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

1. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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