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
Support engineers with standardized testing, root cause analysis and R&D projects
Set up, run, and tear down high-voltage arc tests, including tests in vacuum chambers
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot high-voltage power supplies and vacuum: systems (pumps, gauges, feedthroughs, leak checks)
Build, wire, and integrate test racks from layout drawings and wiring: diagrams, including rack-mount instruments, power distribution, patch panels, interlocks, and cable management, using grounding and bonding practices that keep measurement noise low
Check out racks before releasing them to test: continuity, isolation, ground bond, power-on, and instrument communication
Run automated test sequences, monitor results, and determine whether a: failure comes from the unit under test, the fixture, or the script
What they're looking for
- Record test data in a consistent format with serial numbers, configuration,: and timestamps, and produce quick plots and summaries for engineers
- Read, interpret, and work from free-form drawings as well as from controlled documentation and processes
- Troubleshoot electronics hardware using equipment such as oscilloscopes,: digital multimeters, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and soldering equipment to determine root cause of failures
- Troubleshoot complex problems independently with minimal direction
