Integration & Test Engineer (Falcon)

InvestedintheMission; Vandenberg Village (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Integration & Test Engineer for Falcon to drive assembly, integration, and testing of flight vehicles at Vandenberg. You will lead hands-on activities, develop procedures, and coordinate with engineers to resolve issues ensuring flight readiness.

The role requires a degree in engineering, hands-on experience with mechanical/electrical/fluid systems, and the ability to work in a fast-paced startup-like environment. U.S. work eligibility and base at Vandenberg AFB are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical and/or fluid systems.
• Experience applying test procedures and coordinating with multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Process Falcon 9 flight vehicles for rapid, reliable reuse, integration and launch.
• Develop and execute procedures for checkout and integration of new and flight proven rockets and ground support equipment.
• Assist with hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of vehicle assemblies.
• Lead on-site operations and coordinate with SpaceX teams to resolve test results and ensure flight readiness.
• Provide direction to field technicians daily.
• Design and develop tools and hardware to enable vehicle assembly and testing.
• Identify high-risk processes and implement improvements for operational excellence.
• Lead root cause investigations to fix reliability and quality issues.
• Develop manufacturing assembly procedures from lessons learned.
• Manage work orders and drive non-conformances into actionable items and improvements.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree in engineering fields

Job description

INTEGRATION & TEST ENGINEER (FALCON)

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process Falcon 9 flight vehicles in the pursuit of rapid and reliable rocket re-use, integration and launch
• Develop and execute procedures for the checkout and integration of new and flight proven rockets and ground support equipment
• Assist with and lead hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of new and flight-proven vehicle assemblies
• Lead critical on-site operations while collaborating with engineering staff from other departments and SpaceX locations to resolve off-nominal test results and ensure flight readiness
• Partner with, and provide direction to highly skilled field technicians on a daily basis
• Design and develop tools and hardware to enable vehicle assembly and conduct vehicle system testing
• Identify high-risk processes and problems during flight hardware processing, and proactively implement improvements to ensure operational excellence
• Lead and facilitate root cause and corrective action investigations to ensure that issues related to product reliability and quality that cause downstream disruption are corrected
• Rapidly develop and refine manufacturing assembly procedures based on lessons learned
• Manage work orders and the driving of non-conformances into actionable items and system improvements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical and/or fluid systems in the design, manufacturing, or implementation phases (class projects and/or internship experience qualifies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced degree in one of the following engineering disciplines: mechatronics, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or computer engineering
• 3+ years of professional experience designing, building, integrating, and testing complex multi-disciplinary systems
• Experience writing test plans and test procedures
• Experience working on projects that involve the integration of electrical, mechanical, and software systems (launch vehicle and/or spacecraft experience is not required)
• Proficient in or hands-on experience with one or more of the following: launch vehicle or spacecraft integration; composite structure design or testing; test operations with gases/fluids; data acquisition setup and field measurements
• Professional experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems (high pressure, high energy, hazardous gases/fluids, etc.)
• Professional experience working with large assembly moves (e.g. crane operations)
• Flight hardware avionics experience
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere
• Ability to learn, lead others, and help others learn while maintaining productivity
• Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, and/or aerospace engineering

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base
• Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 35 lbs.)
• Overall mental fitness with the ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment requiring prolonged mental concentration (under possible extended work hours)
• Ability to be flexible on shiftsExactly fix