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
Assemble, instrument, and test satellite flight hardware throughout: development, production, and on-orbit correlation testing phases
Monitor and assess test asset and test article performance throughout development and qualification campaigns
Activate, evaluate, monitor, and maintain space simulation test equipment: (Thermal, Thermal Vacuum, HASS / HALT, Vibration, Shock, Battery, Pressure, Solar)
Assembly, activation and troubleshooting of custom test racks and automated: equipment interfaces to increase test lab capability and unit test quality
Structural test build and execution for a variety of large: and small-scale structural and mechanical satellite components
Work with engineering to plan, build, and activate test equipment (mechanical: assemblies, gas, hydraulic, cryogenic fluid systems, etc.)
What they're looking for
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and harnessing.: including pressure transducers, flowmeters, temperature sensors, accelerometers and strain gauges
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- + years of hands-on experience with mechanical/structural/fluid/electrical systems
- + years of experience performing electronic testing and inspection using measuring devices
