Integration & Test Engineer (Fairings)

$110,000 - $130,000/Yr

SpaceX - Cape Canaveral, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Cape Canaveral, FL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As an Integration & Test Engineer (Fairings) at SpaceX, you will be at the forefront of reusable rocket technology, focusing on the development of methods for the rapid and reliable processing and re-flight of fairings recovered from the edge of space. This role involves providing engineering support for various efforts, including fairing refurbishment, testing, and re-flight, as well as new production fairing processing, which is specific to the Cape Canaveral facility. You will be responsible for developing and executing procedures for the integration and testing of SpaceX fairing flight hardware and ground support equipment, supporting both customer missions and Starlink missions. Collaboration is key in this position, as you will work closely with engineering staff from other departments and highly skilled technicians to address nonconformance issues and execute the launch manifest. You will need to manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on executing common program goals, which include improving reliability and reducing overall labor hours. Additionally, you will own reliability and efficiency-focused projects aimed at executing upwards of 55 launches per year, making your contributions vital to the success of SpaceX's mission to enable human life on Mars.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods for rapid and reliable processing and re-flight of fairings recovered from the edge of space.
• Provide engineering support for fairing refurbishment, testing, and re-flight, as well as new production fairing processing.
• Develop and execute procedures for the integration and testing of SpaceX fairing flight hardware and ground support equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering staff from other departments and technicians to address nonconformance and execute the launch manifest.
• Manage and track multiple priorities while focusing on common program goals, including improving reliability and reducing labor hours.
• Own reliability and efficiency-focused projects to support upwards of 55 launches per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical and/or fluid systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in launch vehicle or spacecraft integration.
• Experience in operations in 100,000 class or better clean rooms.
• Experience with test operations involving gases/fluids.
• Experience in writing test plans and procedures.
• Experience interacting with CAD software and large CAD models.
• Experience working with high pressure systems, crane operations, or large structure test stands.
• Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities in a high-paced environment.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Access to long-term incentives, including company stock and stock options.
• Potential discretionary bonuses.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted stock purchase options.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• 5 days of sick leave per year.