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.
DEVELOPMENT TEST ENGINEER (STARLINK)
The Mechanical Development Test Engineer is responsible for designing, analyzing and building mechanical test equipment for SpaceX’s Starlink program.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, build and analyze mechanical, thermal, and pressure systems for satellite component and assembly-level testing
- Design, build, and activate data acquisition systems and automated control system for satellite test equipment
- Develop test requirements with flight engineering team
- Perform structural, vibration, and thermal analysis using hand calculations and FEA
- Design of piece part and assembly level 3D CAD models
- Create and modify software applications to run data acquisition and control systems
- Create engineering drawings for part fabrication and inspection using GD&T
- Supervise system level builds by working with technicians and vendors
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 2+ years of experience in professional design, engineering analysis, and/or build (internships, student projects, and professional experience qualify)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with the design, build and test of hydraulic, thermal, structural or electromechanical systems
- Demonstrated understanding of structural and thermal first principles analysis
- Demonstrated full-cycle ownership of a hardware project from concept to implementation
- Hands-on experience with testing and data acquisition
- Experience using test instrumentation and control components: pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoid valves, and encoders
- Proficiency with Siemens NX, or equivalent 3D modeling software
- Proficiency with programming and automation/scripting languages (Python, SQL, Matlab)
- Hands-on experience with common manufacturing processes and shop machines including mills, lathes, manual and CNC
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends if needed
BENEFITS:
- SpaceX stock
- Subsidized health, dental and vision insurance for you and your dependents
- Onsite medical and dental clinic
- Ability to accrue up to 3 weeks of paid vacation and 1 week of paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Subsidized breakfast, lunch and dinner with free soda and frozen ice cream/yogurt
- Onsite baristas and cold brew on tap – free!
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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