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.

MECHANICAL TEST ENGINEER, FACTORY AUTOMATION (STARLINK)

The SpaceX Factory Automation and Hardware Test team designs, builds, and operates the systems used to validate a wide range of hardware on the Starlink satellite. As a mechanical test engineer, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to design and build mechanical and fluid systems required to enable successful high-volume production of Starlink satellite components. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to understand and drive requirements for production and development testing of highly complex spaceflight hardware
• Design fixtures, mechanisms, fluid systems and other types of hardware to support safe, efficient, and reliable testing of Starlink satellite components
• Create detailed documentation for test systems including engineering drawings and schematics 
• Utilize hand calculations and tools such as FEA to inform and validate design decisions
• Balance multiple high-priority projects through effective time management and communication
• Demonstrate extreme ownership of all project phases from initial concept to final commissioning and operation
• Work closely with technicians to build, assemble, and operate test systems
• Review data to understand and validate performance of test systems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in a laboratory or industrial setting requiring hands-on work, attention to detail, and high regard for safety
• Knowledge of common manufacturing processes and hands-on experience machining parts using standard equipment such as mills, lathes, CNC machines
• Experience working with high-pressure gas or hydraulic systems
• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter CAD/PDM systems
• Experience applying GD&T
• Basic understanding of industrial electrical, control, and instrumentation systems
• Experience working effectively across multi-disciplinary teams
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic proficiency with Python or other programming language

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours or weekends as needed

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.