Test Specialist, Production Checkouts (Starship)

The role

You will serve as a Vehicle Controller on console to execute production checkout test procedures for Starship. You will run vehicle test plans, monitor telemetry, and ensure personnel and hardware safety.

What you will do

• Serve as Vehicle Controller on console for Starship production checkouts
• Execute released test plans and work-order operations
• Run checkout sequences on flight hardware
• Maintain radio discipline with technicians on the floor
• Monitor live telemetry and alarms
• Drive test-requirement closeout from executed operations
• Execute within published operating limits and production operations procedures
• Conduct shift handoffs and campaign passdowns
• Support Test Readiness Reviews as the executing operator
• Train and check out other Vehicle Controllers and technicians

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience executing work instructions, test procedures, or controlled operations
• Must be able to work all shifts, including nights, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Ability to stand for extended periods – 8 hours minimum
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 200 feet)
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Able to work in an outdoor environment exposed to heat, cold, and rain
• Able to work in an environment exposed to fumes, odors, and noise
• Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 3 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day

Nice to have

• Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 2+ years of hands-on experience as an aerospace manufacturing technician, test technician, vehicle controller, or equivalent operations role
• Experience as a console operator, vehicle controller, or control-room operator
• Experience with pressurized operations, high-pressure gases (GN2 / GHe), and/or cryogenic systems
• Understanding of spacecraft systems including avionics, propulsion, pneumatics, and mechanical integration
• Experience with MES / work-order systems
• Experience reading telemetry, schematics, and P&IDs
• Knowledge of pressure, temperature, and flow measurement devices
• Experience troubleshooting live systems on schedule with little to no supervision
• Excellent written, verbal, and radio communication skills

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• May be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm capabilities, which may include a medical history review

About the company

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.