SpaceX Test Specialist role on Falcon Operations Team at SpaceX supporting rocket re-use, integration, and launch. Develop tools and procedures for vehicle assembly and testing.
Responsibilities
Process Falcon 9 flight vehicles in the pursuit of safe, rapid, and reliable rocket re-use, integration, and launch
Design and develop tools and hardware to enable vehicle assembly and conduct vehicle system testing
Develop and execute procedures for the checkout and integration of new and flight-proven rockets and ground support equipment
Assist with and lead the hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of new and flight-proven vehicle assemblies
Partner with highly skilled field technicians to execute operations on a daily basis
Lead critical on-site operations while collaborating with engineering staff from other departments and SpaceX locations to resolve off-nominal test results and ensure flight readiness
Identify high-risk processes and problems during flight hardware processing, and proactively implement improvements to ensure operational excellence
Rapidly develop and refine manufacturing assembly procedures based on lessons learned
Manage work orders and the driving of non-conformances into actionable items and system improvements
Maintain clear communication with engineering, technician, and logistics teams
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of professional experience with payload, spacecraft, automotive, aircraft, or aerospace integration or testing
Preferred
2+ years of experience in a technical and hands-on production environment
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
3+ years of professional experience designing, building, integrating, and testing complex multi-disciplinary systems
Experience writing test plans and test procedures
Experience working on projects that involve the integration of electrical, mechanical, and software systems (launch vehicle and/or spacecraft experience is not required)
Proficient in or hands-on experience with one or more of the following: launch vehicle or spacecraft integration; composite structure design or testing; test operations with gases/fluids; data acquisition setup and field measurements
Professional experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems (high pressure, high energy, hazardous gases/fluids, etc.)
Professional experience working with large assembly moves (e.g. crane operations)
