The opportunity
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.
What you'll do
Work with vehicle engineers, develop and execute static and dynamic: system-level structural tests from conception. This includes test article and test stand configuration, boundary conditions, fluid, electrical, and software schematics, and concept of operations
Design, modify, and build mechanical systems. Systems include small lugs and: brackets through large structural weldments
Design, modify, build, and troubleshoot fluid systems. Systems include low to: high-pressure gaseous working fluids, rocket propellants (including cryogenic propellants), and hydraulic load control systems
Design, modify, build, and troubleshoot data acquisition (DAQ) and control: systems, wiring, and instrumentation. DAQ systems are primarily NI-based, and instruments include strain gages, pressure transducers, deflection gages, load cells, thermocouples, and resistance temperature detectors (RTD)
Develop and maintain test procedures, sequences, scripts, configuration files, and software
Operate the test stand from test assembly and activation through test: execution with a small team of engineers and technicians
What they're looking for
- Provide daily direction and instruction to technicians to integrate test: articles and hardware (install instrumentation and wiring, assemble small and large mechanical components, repair metallic structures, pressurize and functional check pressure systems, lift and transport large structures)
- Review data manually or using automatic scripts
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering,: electrical engineering, or other engineering field
- + years of experience with testing, mechanical or data acquisition, and: control system design (internships and college competition team count)
