Integration & Test Engineer (Bus & Payload Sub-Assemblies)

SpaceX; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking an Integration & Test Engineer to manage the development of manufacturing and test processes for satellite sub-assemblies. The role involves defining assembly flow, solving production issues, and requiring a Bachelor's degree along with minimum 1 year of experience. The position offers a competitive salary range and extensive benefits, including medical coverage, 401(k) plan, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing experience.
• Experience with integration and testing of propulsion, thermal, electrical, and/or structural systems.
• Experience writing test plans and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage assembly flow and test operations of satellite sub-assembly production area.
• Eliminate blockers, slow-downs, and waste in the production area.
• Evaluate non-conformances to determine root cause and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Mechanical/electromechanical design

Integration testing

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

Job description

INTEGRATION & TEST ENGINEER (BUS & PAYLOAD SUB-ASSEMBLIES)

As an Integration and Test Engineer, you will lead the development of manufacturing and test processes of sub-assemblies (sensors, instruments, actuators, batteries, and antennas) used to navigate and operate the Starlink satellite. You will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop novel solutions to ensure the delivery of flight‑worthy hardware. You will own the relationship between production, design engineering, and supply chain teams and you will provide input into the design and development of new and existing hardware.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define and manage assembly flow and test operations of satellite sub‑assembly production area.
• Enable day‑to‑day execution of the production area by eliminating blockers, slow‑downs, and waste.
• Develop and refine manufacturing assembly procedures based on lessons learned and feedback.
• Evaluate non‑conformances to determine root cause and drive corrective actions to implementation.
• Scrutinize current and proposed designs for manufacturability, reliability, and repeatability.
• Interface with technicians, specialists, and engineers of multiple disciplines to optimize manufacturing and reliability.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of professional mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing (internships/co‑ops and club projects can apply).

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in an engineering discipline.
• Experience with integration and testing of propulsion, thermal, electrical, and/or structural systems.
• Experience working with composites and integration of avionics systems.
• Documentation and configuration management experience.
• Experience writing test plans, and procedures and providing go/no‑go judgment and rationale.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated engineering intuition, critical thinking, and comfort with ambiguity.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Some travel to our launch sites may be required as needed, up to 10 %.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

• Integration & Test Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 – $115,000.00 per year
• Integration & Test Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident, (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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