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.

GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT ENGINEER (STARLINK PRODUCTION)

As a Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Engineer supporting the Starlink Production team, you will be responsible for enhancing the factory and test equipment infrastructure on the production lines of one of the most ambitious missions that SpaceX has undertaken to date, the Starlink satellite constellation. You’ll be an integral member of a diverse team in charge of solving mechanical design and software problems, activating and automating tooling and equipment, and working to drive multidisciplinary technical problems to closure.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Improve efficiency and reliability to streamline, build, integrate and test site-wide processes/operations
• Perform front-line, component-level and integrated system test engineering support for production
• Drive continued hardware quality improvements through support equipment design and deployment
• Develop upstream process improvements to improve
  • Analysis and design
  • Material/component construction, selection and procurement
  • Maintenance of test stands, tooling and infrastructure support
• Responsible for day-to-day production and test of satellite hardware across multiple technical disciplines
• Maintain record of GSE alongside rapidly-developing structural, electrical and electromechanical designs

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline
• 2+ years of experience in professional design and/or engineering analysis (internships, student projects, and professional experience qualify)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency with programming and automation/scripting languages (Python, C++, SQL, PLC)
• Proficiency in drafting programs (NX, SolidWorks, EPLAN)
• Hands-on experience with mechanical and/or electrical design
• Experience working with digital or mixed-signal designs
• Experience with automated production test systems/executives
• Experience using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, and soldering equipment
• Experience with vehicle manufacturing processes and assembly
• Experience in a fast-paced, iterative design environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to work weekends and extended hours as 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.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.