Falcon Vehicle Integration & Test Engineer

SpaceX; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock-based incentives

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, vision & dental coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Integration & Test Engineer (Falcon) to drive rapid, reliable integration and checkout of flight vehicles. You will lead hands-on assembly, test, and on-site operations, collaborating with engineering teams to resolve flight readiness issues and deliver high-quality rocket systems.

The role emphasizes tooling development, hazard control, and strong communication across departments in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical and/or fluid systems.
• Advanced degrees preferred for senior roles in mechatronics, aerospace or related fields.
• Experience with flight vehicle assembly, testing, and integration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process Falcon 9 flight vehicles for rapid and reliable reuse, integration and launch.
• Develop and execute checkout and integration procedures for rockets and ground support equipment.
• Lead hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of vehicle components.
• Lead on-site operations with cross-functional teams to resolve test issues and ensure flight readiness.
• Direct field technicians and provide design inputs for tooling and fixtures.
• Design and develop tools and hardware for vehicle assembly and system testing.
• Identify high-risk processes and implement improvements for operational excellence.
• Lead root-cause investigations to fix issues impacting reliability and quality.
• Refine manufacturing assembly procedures based on lessons learned.
• Manage work orders and drive non-conformances into actionable items.

Skills

Flight hardware integration

Ground test operations

Data acquisition

Hazardous systems

Crane operations

Tooling design

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree in engineering

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Integration & Test Engineer (Falcon) to drive rapid, reliable integration and checkout of flight vehicles. You will lead hands-on assembly, test, and on-site operations, collaborating with engineering teams to resolve flight readiness issues and deliver high-quality rocket systems.

The role emphasizes tooling development, hazard control, and strong communication across departments in a fast-paced startup environment.