Flight Test Technician: High-Pressure & Cryogenic Systems

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Disability and life insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation (3 weeks)

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA, is seeking a TEST TECHNICIAN (FALCON) to perform pneumatic and hydraulic tests on flight hardware and analyze data for acceptance criteria. The role uses LabVIEW and precision tools to assemble test rigs and flight hardware for mockups and test assemblies.

Responsibilities include operating high-pressure test carts, handling cryogenic gases, and implementing design changes. Weekends and travel up to 5% may be required. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 2+ years of testing experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or military environment.
• Experience with pressure, cryogenic (gas & liquid) and hydrostatic systems.
• Able to read and understand technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience operating high-pressure test carts for pneumatic testing.
• Experience with computer-based data analysis (LabVIEW).
• Experience with actuators, plumbing (hydraulic/pneumatic) setup and operation.
• Experience with high pressure (>1000 psi) gases.

Responsibilities

• Control and manage pneumatic and hydraulic tests on flight hardware.
• Use hand tools, high pressure pumps, and protective equipment.
• Work with high pressure gases, such as helium, gaseous nitrogen, and liquid nitrogen.
• Understand and analyze test data to meet acceptance criteria established by engineering.
• Use computer software programs for controlling tests.
• Layout, fabricate, assemble, and install experimental and production flight hardware for master mock-ups, full scale operating models, and test assemblies.
• Repair or replace flight hardware due to engineering design changes and test failures.

Skills

Testing experience

LabVIEW

Technical drawings

Pressure systems

Cryogenic handling

High pressure gases

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Drill jigs

Form blocks

Precision measuring

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA, is seeking a TEST TECHNICIAN (FALCON) to perform pneumatic and hydraulic tests on flight hardware and analyze data for acceptance criteria. The role uses LabVIEW and precision tools to assemble test rigs and flight hardware for mockups and test assemblies.

Responsibilities include operating high-pressure test carts, handling cryogenic gases, and implementing design changes. Weekends and travel up to 5% may be required. Competitive benefits are offered.