Integration & Test Engineer (Starlink Propulsion)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Company stock options

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Shuttle service

Job summary

A aerospace technology company based in Redmond, WA is looking for an Integration & Test Engineer for its Starlink propulsion systems. The role involves managing integration build flow and optimizing manufacturing processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 1 year of hands-on experience in fabrication or testing. Preferred skills include familiarity with CAD software and experience in a production environment. The company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and potential for stock options.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on fabrication, assembly, testing, or project management experience.
• Experience with integration and testing of propulsion or structural systems preferred.
• Documentation and configuration management experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage integration build flow and test operations.
• Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and integration.
• Interface with engineers and technicians to optimize manufacturing.
• Regularly challenge each process, part, and operation while working closely with design/development engineers to create the most manufacturable and reliable satellite hardware possible
• Maintain a sense of holistic ownership over the production line including process consistency, quality, tooling, capital equipment, ergonomics, and safety
• Enable day-to-day execution of the vehicle integration and test flow
• Evaluate non-conformances to determine root cause and create actionable items and system improvements

Skills

Hands-on fabrication

Assembly experience

Project management

3D CAD software

Critical thinking

Comfort with ambiguity

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

CATIA

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Redmond, WA

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

Integration & Test Engineer (Starlink Propulsion)

As an Integration & Test engineer for Starlink propulsion you will have the opportunity to develop, implement, and optimize production processes for key sub-assemblies and components of the propulsion system comprised of the Argon Hall Thruster, propellant feed systems, and satellite primary structure. Engineers on this team must have a working knowledge of design, schematics, operations, manufacturing, testing, and flight checkouts. A successful Integration and Test Engineer demonstrates engineering intuition and critical thinking and is comfortable working under ambiguous requirements with minimal oversight. Combining these skills, these engineers face challenges across a wide variety of work centers at the company, and the team is frequently asked to tackle new, inter‑departmental development projects. The ultimate goal of the Integration and Test team is to ensure that satellites achieve their mission.

Responsibilities

• Manage integration build flow and test operations
• Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and integration
• Interface with both engineers and technicians to optimize manufacturing and automation
• Regularly challenge each process, part, and operation while working closely with design/development engineers to create the most manufacturable and reliable satellite hardware possible
• Maintain a sense of holistic ownership over the production line including process consistency, quality, tooling, capital equipment, ergonomics, and safety
• Enable day‑to‑day execution of the vehicle integration and test flow
• Evaluate non‑conformances to determine root cause and create actionable items and system improvements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of hands‑on fabrication, assembly, testing, and/or project management experience via internships, labs, clubs, extracurricular activities, or professional industry experience

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with integration and testing of propulsion, thermal, electrical, and/or structural systems
• Understanding of test methods/setups and data acquisition systems
• Experience working with composites and integration of avionics systems
• Documentation and configuration management experience
• Experience writing test plans, procedures and providing go/no‑go judgment and rationale
• Experience in a production environment
• Demonstrated engineering intuition, critical thinking, and comfort with ambiguity
• Experience with 3D CAD software (e.g. NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or Autodesk Inventor) for design, modeling, and manufacturing applications

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

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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for round‑trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

Export Regulations

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affi­r­mative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].