Integration & Test Engineer (Falcon 9) - 2nd Shift

About the position

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. The Integration & Test Engineer (Falcon 9) will oversee the build and test process for the pneumatic, hydraulic and structural subassemblies of the Falcon launch vehicle, focusing on the Falcon Heavy separation system.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the build and test process for the pneumatic, hydraulic and structural subassemblies of the Falcon launch vehicle, focusing on the Falcon Heavy separation system.
• Assist design engineers in guiding new designs from concepts to qualified, production-capable spaceflight mechanisms.
• Work with design engineers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and test requirements, then implement in a rapidly-evolving production environment.
• Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing & test processes to bring products from prototype to high-volume production.
• Define and create first-of-their-kind standards and practices within industry, driving SpaceX to the forefront of aerospace hardware manufacturability.
• Interface with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve large-scale production challenges.
• Ideate and implement tooling and test solutions, enabling high quality build of SpaceX hardware.
• Quickly resolve non-conformances and work with the Quality team to implement root cause corrective actions.
• Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet volume production demand.
• Mentor other team members on high-level engineering tasks, promoting the team culture and technical excellence across resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics.
• 1+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, design, test, or development (internship and project team experience is applicable).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with the building and testing of fluid and/or electrical systems.
• Experience with the build and test of pneumatic, hydraulic, and structural assemblies.
• Experience with test equipment (pumps, valves, heaters, instrumentation, data acquisition, and automation).
• Experience with scientific computer science languages (Python, MATLAB, or similar).
• Experience with fluid and electrical system simulation and automation testing.
• Experience data reduction and post-processing tools.
• Mechanical component and/or tooling design and analysis (3D computer-aided design).
• Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment related to machining, welding, drilling, and automation.
• Experience working with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and familiarity with complex tolerance stack-ups.
• Experience with process development from R&D to high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts.
• Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry.

Benefits

• Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX.
• Eligibility for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards.
• Potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 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.
• Various other discounts and perks.
• Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.