SpaceX Development Test Specialist, Hardware Reliability at SpaceX supports Starlink product reliability through test design, fixture building, and data analysis. The role impacts high volume manufacturing and system reliability.
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Perform tests independently, or with engineers, with or without test procedures, and to test requirements.
Summarize and distribute test data and preliminary test results to all interested parties.
Communicate complex technical information and data insights to stakeholders, including management, engineering, and production teams, to drive action and improvement.
Collaborate with engineers to develop and document test procedures.
Assist in or design test fixtures, test setups, and test stands to be used in reliability testing, and/or for development.
Independently fabricate or build any of the following in accordance with the defined specifications:
Instrumentation including DAQ hardware and wire harnesses.
Electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems including hazardous high pressure gas systems and high voltage electrical systems.
Identify and implement process improvements.
Support anomaly investigations and work toward resolution.
Develop and execute test plans to validate hypotheses.
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in engineeringExcellent problem-solving skills
Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of experience working in a hands-on technical position in quality or reliability
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer Science, physics, statistics, or a related field.
Ability to read and understand electrical and/or mechanical schematics.
Ability to read and understand Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
Ability to read mechanical assembly drawings and blueprints.
Ability to install and operate instrumentation, including: strain gages, deflection gages, pressure transducers, load cells, thermocouples, RTDs, accelerometers, and analog circuitry.
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and identify key insights.
Ability to install and use instrumentation including strain gages, pressure transducers, load cells, thermocouples, RTDs, accelerometers, and analog circuitry
