Integration and Test Engineer (Space Suits & Crew Equipment)

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.

INTEGRATION AND TEST ENGINEER (SPACE SUITS & CREW EQUIPMENT)

As an Integration and Test Engineer at SpaceX, you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop novel solutions at the cutting edge of space technology. You will work on hardware that will ferry humans to and from space and ultimately extend humanity’s reach beyond Earth and the moon. You will own the relationship between our production and design engineering teams. You will provide input into the design and development of new and existing hardware and take a lead role in developing manufacturing and test processes on our current and next generation suits and crew equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for overseeing the build and test process for the pneumatic, hydraulic and structural subassemblies within the space suit and crew equipment
• Responsible for certifying and overseeing commercial electronics and lab-provided research equipment for crewed missions such as tablets, phones, and batteries
• Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes to bring products from prototype to high-volume production
• Work with design engineers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and test requirements, then implement in a rapidly-evolving production environment
• Troubleshoot and disposition issues found on flight hardware during the builds of Space Suits, crew equipment, and commercial electronics
• Define and create first-of-their-kind standards and practices within industry, driving SpaceX to the forefront of aerospace hardware manufacturability
• Interface with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve large-scale production challenges
• Ideate and implement tooling and test solutions, enabling high quality build of SpaceX hardware
• Quickly resolve non-conformances and work with the Quality team to implement root cause corrective actions
• Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to the meet volume production demand

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, manufacturing, electrical or aerospace engineering, and/or computer science
• 1+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, design or development (collegiate extracurricular engineering projects such as lab projects, Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly team, competitions, or internships qualify)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with the building and testing of fluid and/or electrical systems
• Experience with the build and test of pneumatic, hydraulic, and structural assemblies
• Experience with testing and/ or troubleshooting commercial electronics such as batteries, phones, and tablets
• Experience with test equipment (pumps, valves, heaters, instrumentation, data acquisition, and automation)
• Experience with scientific computer science languages (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or similar)
• Experience with fluid and electrical system simulation and automation testing
• Experience data reduction and post-processing tools
• Mechanical component and/or tooling design and analysis (3D computer-aided design)
• Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment related to machining, welding, drilling, and automation
• Experience with process development from R&D to high-volume manufacturing
• Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts
• Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is a hands-on position that may require standing for up to 4 hours a day and working directly with hardware on the floor
• Must be comfortable stooping, bending, and standing
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends when necessary

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:                             

Pay range:

Integration & Test Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year

Integration & Test Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year    

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-ter