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

$110,000 - $130,000/Yr

SpaceX - Hawthorne, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Hawthorne, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Integration & Test Engineer for Falcon 9 at SpaceX is responsible for overseeing the build and test processes of various subassemblies of the Falcon launch vehicle, particularly focusing on the Falcon Heavy separation system. This role involves collaborating with design engineers to guide new designs, developing manufacturing and test processes, and implementing tooling and test solutions to ensure high-quality production of aerospace hardware. The position requires working on-site in Hawthorne, CA, during a split shift from Friday to Monday.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the build and test process for pneumatic, hydraulic, and structural subassemblies of the Falcon launch vehicle.
• 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, implementing them in a rapidly-evolving production environment.
• Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing and test processes to transition products from prototype to high-volume production.
• Define and create first-of-their-kind standards and practices within the 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 team culture and technical excellence.

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 with 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

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Various discounts and perks.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• 5 days of sick leave per year.
• 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.