Propulsion Test Specialist: High-Pressure & Cryogenic Systems

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock

Medical, vision, dental

401(k) plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a TEST SPECIALIST for MULTIPLE SHIFTS (COMPONENTS) to join the propulsion components team. You will design and build test fixtures and test stands for Falcon, Dragon, and Starship components, and operate facilities that handle high pressures and cryogenic environments.

You will independently fabricate electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic systems, perform tests, analyze data, and collaborate with engineers to refine procedures.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalency required.
• 3+ years hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read electro-mechanical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design of test fixtures and stands for production or development.
• Fabricate instrumentation, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems per specs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform tests per procedures and document results.
• Summarize and distribute test data to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop test procedures.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Lead anomaly investigations and drive resolution.
• Provide testing support for production when needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical assembly

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

DAQ hardware

Soldering

Test stands

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a TEST SPECIALIST for MULTIPLE SHIFTS (COMPONENTS) to join the propulsion components team. You will design and build test fixtures and test stands for Falcon, Dragon, and Starship components, and operate facilities that handle high pressures and cryogenic environments.

You will independently fabricate electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic systems, perform tests, analyze data, and collaborate with engineers to refine procedures.