SpaceX · 20 hours ago
Components Build and Test Engineer (Falcon)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Components Build and Test Engineer will take ownership of the production, assembly, and testing of propulsion components for Falcon programs, ensuring high reliability and performance under extreme conditions.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own the production, assembly, and testing of propulsion, environmental, and thermal control system components for our Falcon programs
Create assembly and test work instructions, as well as design fixtures and tooling to enable high-rate production
Design, manufacture, and maintain automated high-pressure test equipment
Question existing requirements and lead creative changes to production process and hardware
Collaborate and work closely with design engineers, build and test technicians, internal machine shops and external vendors to make parts that are designed for manufacturability
Resolve and analyze manufacturing and test discrepancies, while interfacing with the quality team (resolving issues for design, fabrication, and assembly)
Support component level testing such as proof and leak, fluid flow and functional checkouts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline or physics
1+ years of experience manufacturing, building, testing, or troubleshooting hardware via professional work experience and/or project/research-based student experience
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
Ability to travel to vendors and other SpaceX sites as needed
Ability to work flexible hours and occasional weekend support as needed
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Preferred
1+ years of research or professional experience in technical fields
Experience with developing production processes, factory optimization, or manufacturing and machining methods
Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition, and data review
Hands-on experience trouble-shooting, building and testing hardware
Understanding of fundamental principals in fluid systems and solid mechanics
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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