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
Test rocket hardware to determine suitability for flight
Provide on-console engineering support for technicians during daily test stand and hangar operations
Perform real-time and post-test data review to evaluate the performance of: test article and stand systems (fluid, structural, thermal, electrical). This includes documenting test results and recommending areas for upgrades and improvement
Find innovative ways to create, review, and optimize test: processes/procedures to increase testing capability and rate
Identify and characterize system pitfalls and potential hazards; then work to: resolve these by collaborating with design, production, and launch engineers on improvements for flight hardware and processes
Serve as the final authority to ensure all operations are conducted in a safe manner
What they're looking for
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an: efficient and effective work environment
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering,: electrical engineering or other engineering field
- + years of hands-on testing experience (experience from internships, clubs or: other hands-on extra-curricular activities qualifies)
- + years of hands on experience with mechanical systems, structural systems,: propulsion systems, fluid systems, flight hardware or test operations