Geared toward candidates with manufacturing/test experience comfortable with high-volume production and iterative testing.
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Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse
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.
TEST ENGINEER, COMPUTE PAYLOAD (STARMIND)
SpaceX is leveraging its experience deploying and operating the world’s largest satellite constellation to develop Starmind, a new constellation of satellites capturing solar energy in space to power low-cost, high-performance AI compute for Earth. Realizing this vision demands highly reliable, high performance compute hardware systems which must operate in the extreme environment of space.
The Starmind team designs, builds, and operates the orbital compute fabric of the future. We develop nearly every key piece of technology in house – from the satellites’ flight computers and power systems to the fully custom compute electronics, memory, and networking that form the brain of our on-orbit data centers. As a Test Engineer on the Starmind Compute Payload team, you’ll have ownership over how we validate the hardware that enables advanced on-orbit AI processing and data center workloads.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and implement test processes which seamlessly integrate into electro-mechanical assembly line with rapid iteration
Manage physical infrastructure of test integration and operations
Interface with engineers, specialists and technicians to optimize testing operations
Collaborate with the mechanical design team and end users to incorporate designs for test optimization
Lead development tests ensuring incremental milestones for the production ramp are met
Track manufacturing system key metrics around rate, cost, and quality
Identify tooling and hardware requirements, design and implement them into production processes. Rapidly iterate by evaluating non-conformances to determine root cause and drive test optimization
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or test environment via professional work experience, project/research-based student experience, or a combination of both
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Demonstrated experience working in a highly adaptive and iterative environment
Experience with integration and testing of propulsion, thermal, electrical and/or structural systems
Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing and test validation, and scaling to high volume as part of a cross-functional team
Proficiency in NX/CATIA/SolidWorks or any industry standard CAD design tools
Experience with process qualifications
Ability to design tooling for high-volume manufacturing
Demonstrated experience implementing automation into test processes
Experience working with and defining requirements for ERP, MRP, and MES systems
Knowledge and experience with testing of pressurized fluid/gas systems
Experience with instrumentation and data acquisition
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
Ability to travel for short and extended trips as needed - up to 15% travel
This position is very hands-on and requires one to be on their feet for extended periods of time, up to 4 hours at a time
Will often work side by side with our technicians and must be able to climb ladders, stoop, bend, crawl, and work in tight spaces
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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. 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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)