Test Specialist - Components - Starshield

Hawthorne, CAfull timeOn Site

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SpaceX The Test Specialist, Avionics at SpaceX supports production and testing of Starshield satellites. Responsibilities include designing test tooling, developing test procedures, troubleshooting hardware, and supporting satellite qualification testing.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineers to develop and document test procedures on both development and flight hardware
Perform tests with engineers according to test procedures and automated test scripts, providing data and preliminary test results used to derive pass/fail criteria for each test
Assist in the design and fabrication of hardware, including harnessing, test fixtures, and server racks
Troubleshoot and write rework instructions for failing hardware in both hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) and factory environments
Bring up and configure Linux-based servers for use in HITL and factory environments, following standardized procedures
Support satellite qualification testing by performing satellite operations using work instructions developed alongside engineers
Fabricate and repair cable harnesses, including soldering, crimping, and assembling connectors
Support development of test automation software using Python with guidance from engineering

Qualification

Strong computer skillsExperience with

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of experience working in a hands-on technical position, or a bachelor's degree in an engineering field
1+ years of experience performing electronic testing and inspection using portable measuring devices

Preferred

Associate or bachelor’s degree in an engineering field
5+ years of experience reading electrical schematics to rework boards or perform tests
Experience with test operations procedures, including thermal, vibration, thermal vacuum, shock, and EMI (electromagnetic interference), and safe handling of flight parts
Ability to read electromechanical schematics to interpret test results and understand system functionality
Ability to troubleshoot interconnected systems, determine root causes, and implement fixes
Experience installing and using test instrumentation sensors, such as strain gauges, deflection gauges, pressure transducers, load cells, thermocouples, RTDs, accelerometers, and analog circuitry
Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio) and the ability to navigate and manipulate files
Experience with, or interest in, software development in Python and working with Linux-based systems

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

Company

SpaceX

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