Integration & Test Engineer (Starlink Propulsion)

INTEGRATION & TEST ENGINEER (STARLINK PROPULSION)

As an Integration & Test Engineer for Starlink propulsion, you will have the opportunity to develop, implement, and optimize production processes for key sub-assemblies and components of the electric propulsion system comprised of the Argon Hall Thruster, propellant storage & feed system, as well as the satellite primary structure. Engineers on this team must have a working knowledge of design, schematics, operations, manufacturing, and testing. A successful Integration and Test Engineer demonstrates engineering intuition and critical thinking and is comfortable working under ambiguous requirements with minimal oversight. Combining these skills, these engineers face challenges across a wide variety of work centers at the company, and the team is frequently asked to tackle new, inter-departmental development projects. The ultimate goal of the Integration and Test team is to ensure that satellites achieve their mission.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own the fabrication of parts, processes and assemblies within propulsion system manufacturing
• Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and integration
• Regularly challenge each process, part, and operation while working closely with design/development engineers to create the most manufacturable and reliable satellite hardware possible.
• Interact with a multi-disciplinary group of engineers and technicians on a daily basis in support of production, test, automation, launch, and more
• Maintain a sense of holistic ownership over the production line including process consistency, quality, tooling, capital equipment, ergonomics, layout, and safety
• Enable day-to-day execution of the vehicle integration and test flow
• Evaluate non-conformances to determine root cause and create actionable items and system improvements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of hands-on fabrication, assembly, testing, and/or project management experience via internships, labs, clubs, extracurricular activities, or professional industry experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with integration and testing of propulsion, thermal, electrical, and/or structural systems
• Experience with the design, build, and operation of electrical and/or pressurized test equipment
• Understanding of test methods/setups and data acquisition systems
• Documentation and configuration management experience
• Experience writing test plans, and procedures and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale
• Experience in a production environment
• Demonstrated engineering intuition, critical thinking, and comfort with ambiguity

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Some travel to our launch sites may be required as needed, up to 10%
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:                          

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-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.