Integration & Test Engineer (Starlink) at SpaceX

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Integration, Testing, Mechanical Design, Electromechanical Design, Manufacturing, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Documentation, Configuration Management, Test Plans, Procedures, Propulsion Systems, Thermal Systems, Electrical Systems, Structural Systems, Composites

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

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. INTEGRATION & TEST ENGINEER (STARLINK) Integration and Test engineers are responsible for understanding every system on the satellite. Engineers on this team must have a working knowledge of design, schematics, operations, manufacturing, testing, and flight. 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. RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage integration build flow and test operations Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and integration Interface with both engineers and technicians to optimize manufacturing and automation Develop and refine manufacturing assembly procedures based on lessons learned 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 professional mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing (internships/co-ops and club projects can apply) PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree in an engineering discipline Experience with integration and testing of propulsion, thermal, electrical, and/or structural systems Experience working with composites and integration of avionics 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: Pay range: Integration & Test Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year Integration & Test Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year 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. 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.

Responsibilities

Integration and Test Engineers manage integration build flow and test operations, ensuring that satellites achieve their mission. They evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and interface with engineers and technicians to optimize manufacturing and automation.