Integration & Test Engineer (Starlink Propulsion)

$110,000 - $130,000/Yr

SpaceX - Redmond, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Redmond, WA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As an Integration & Test Engineer for Starlink propulsion at SpaceX, you will develop, implement, and optimize production processes for key sub-assemblies and components of the electric propulsion system. This role requires a strong understanding of design, schematics, operations, manufacturing, and testing, with a focus on ensuring that satellites achieve their mission. The position involves working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team and tackling new inter-departmental development projects.

Responsibilities

• Own the fabrication of parts, processes and assemblies within propulsion system manufacturing
• Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and integration
• Regularly challenge each process, part, and operation while working closely with design/development engineers
• Interact with a multi-disciplinary group of engineers and technicians on a daily basis
• Maintain a sense of holistic ownership over the production line including process consistency, quality, tooling, capital equipment, ergonomics, layout, 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of hands-on fabrication, assembly, testing, and/or project management experience

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with integration and testing of propulsion, thermal, electrical, and/or structural systems
• Experience with the design, build, and operation of electrical and/or pressurized test equipment
• Understanding of test methods/setups and data acquisition systems
• Documentation and configuration management experience
• Experience writing test plans, and procedures and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale
• Experience in a production environment
• Demonstrated engineering intuition, critical thinking, and comfort with ambiguity

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• 5 days of sick leave per year
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or cash awards