Test Engineer (Dragon)Active$31K–$94K

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

  • Develop and execute procedures for integrated testing of both Crew and Cargo: Dragon flight hardware and subsystems during post-flight processing, teardown, maintenance, and pre-flight processing

  • Develop test solutions for in-house developed hardware products which will fly to space

  • Act as a Dragon vehicle controller and test conductor during Dragon integrated system tests

  • Evaluate flight vehicle requirements and work scope definition for capsule: refurbishment campaigns, including evaluation of change, risk, and previous as-built conditions

  • Develop and implement integration processes for assigned ownership areas

  • Manage multiple ground support equipment and facility improvement projects,: knowing how to prioritize highest return on investment projects and how to effectively communicate those returns

What they're looking for

  • Design and develop tools (hardware and/or software) to enable and optimize: test operations and vehicle processing
  • Work with unique SpaceX application software to develop automated solutions: to test processing, requirements management, test campaign management, and data reviews
  • Collaborate with test and responsible engineers to resolve technical: problems, integrate new processes and hardware, and continuously improve upon testing tools and processes
  • Independently troubleshoot vehicle or GSE failures to root cause and write the disposition and follow-on plan