Test Specialist (Starship Avionics)

The role

Test specialists build, operate, and maintain test systems and facilities. They design and validate electronic devices on Starship to ensure build integrity and mission success.

What you will do

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems
• Perform tests independently or with engineers
• Summarize and distribute test data and preliminary test results
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and document test procedures
• Develop safety barriers, protocols, and control systems for high voltage testing
• Assist in the design of test fixtures, test setups, and test stands
• Fabricate instrumentation, mechanical or fluid systems, and high voltage electrical systems
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Support anomaly investigations and work toward resolution
• Maintain the shop floor including floor stock, tooling, and ground support equipment

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment
• Must be available to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Must be able to maneuver in tight spaces
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. unassisted

Nice to have

• Associate or bachelor's degree with a focus in physics, mathematics, or engineering
• Ability to read and understand electromechanical schematics
• Knowledge of Ohm's Law, power supplies, digital logic, ADC/DAC circuits, op amps, semiconductors, and communications protocols
• Ability to read mechanical assembly drawings and blueprints
• Ability to install and operate instrumentation, including: strain gages, deflection gages, pressure transducers, load cells, thermocouples, RTDs, accelerometers, oscilloscopes and analog circuitry
• Ability to fabricate and repair electrical systems, including: soldering, crimping, and assembling connectors/harnesses
• Ability to fabricate mechanical components and assemblies, including: milling, drilling, turning, and torqueing
• Knowledge/experience operating basic machine shop equipment, including: sanders, grinders, saws, and benders
• Knowledge/experience with high voltage systems (AC and DC)
• Knowledge/experience working with electrical components, data acquisition systems, electrical harnessing, and similar

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave

Before you apply

• Applicant 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

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity explores the stars is more exciting than one where we are not.