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Principal Test Engineer, Compute Payload (Starmind)

SpaceX
Bastrop, USA
Senior · 10+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 3 days ago
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RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design and implement test processes which seamlessly integrate into electro-mechanical assembly line with rapid iteration
  • Create sustainable, automated test systems which have robust mechanical and software systems
  • 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
  • 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing or test environment demonstrating automation control accomplishments via professional work experience, project/research-based student experience, or a combination of both
  • 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
  • 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 [email protected].

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering discipline
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and lead technical teams without relying solely on formal authority
  • 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:

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