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 AUTOMATION ENGINEER, DRAGON 2
The Dragon Test Automation Engineer designs, builds, and operates
facilities in support of components, mechanisms, structural, and
developmental testing at the Dragon development facility. This role will
have mechanical design engineering ownership over systems and hardware
used to prove out the next generation of our spacecraft.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own the engineering, design, analysis, material/component selection
and procurement, construction, activation, and maintenance of test
stands, tooling, and supporting infrastructure for the Crew
Dragon vehicle.
- Provide support and direction to technicians during construction,
activation, and maintenance of test stands and equipment.
- Support test campaigns by reviewing data for system health and
modifying equipment or procedures as necessary.
- Develop novel ways to streamline site-wide processes and increase
the reliability and efficiency of testing operations.
- Perform any additional tasks that ensure efficient and effective
testing as required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
- 2+ years’ experience in a test/automation/integration engineering
role (including internships, design/build/compete project teams).
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
- 3+ years of relevant experience in an industrial setting.
- Strong fundamental understanding, intuition, and aptitude of fluid
and/or structural design and analysis.
- Creative ability to imagine and design from scratch, while retaining
low cost, reliability, efficiency, and maintainability.
- Experience where quick-thinking and problem solving plays a
critical role.
- Good response to challenges posed by short deadlines.
- Ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment.
- Acute attention to detail, ability to see interactions with other
systems to avoid problems.
- Intermediate skill level using CAD, specifically NX.
- Experience with high pressure and cryogenic fluid
systems and components.
- Experience producing drawings for welders and machine
shop fabrication.
- Machining, welding, other fabrication techniques, and general
hands-on experience.
- Experience in FEA or CFD modeling and analysis, with ability to
verify by simplified hand calculations.
- Piping and pressure vessel design experience per ASME code, work
with flanges, gaskets, fasteners.
- Experience with instrumentation, testing, data review/analysis, and
verification against a model.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to travel.
- Must be able to climb ladders and work in tight spaces.
- Must be willing to work weekends and extended hours 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.
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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.