SpaceX is a US based space technology company founded by its residing CEO and CTO, Elon Musk, the former co-founder of PayPal. The company's goal is to renew a sense of excellence in the space industry by disrupting the current paradigm of complacency and replacing it with innovation and commercialized price points; laying the foundation for a truly space-faring human civilization.
SpaceX builds rockets and spacecraft from the ground up; including electronics, software, vehicle structures, and engines. In-house development includes nearly all flight critical custom components amounting to approximately 85% of our vehicles both by mass and by value. Our development and production efforts represent some of the most dynamic and challenging technology problems seen in any organization.
Our success is driven by a wide variety of engineering perspectives and openness to all great ideas. We pride ourselves on being a meritocracy where employees are defined by their capabilities and contributions, instead of title or tenure. We are actively seeking the best and brightest minds from all industries to continue to build our world class team.
Our employees thrive in a fast-paced engineering ecosystem focused on innovation and high levels of personal responsibility. At SpaceX we cut through the noise and believe in the essentials of hardcore engineering.
We build it, test it, and fly it.
The Department
Technicians and Trade Skills – SpaceX is continuing to build our highly skilled technician and trades workforce; the extensive in house development and production capabilities at SpaceX would not be possible without their contributions. If you enjoy hands-on development work in and thrive in a fast paced environment, you could make a great addition to our team.
The Job
Responsibilities
Working with design engineers to develop and document test procedures.
Establishing and maintaining specialist test setups.
Performing tests and recording test results.
Working with design engineers to troubleshoot failures.
Conducting tests at external specialist test houses.
Requirements
High school diploma required. Associates Degree desired. An equivalent combination of relevant experience and education is acceptable.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in one or more of the following areas:
Highly accelerated life testing
Thermal vacuum testing
Vibration and shock testing
Water pressure testing
Test procedure development
Electromagnetic compatibility testing
Strong team working skills and excellent attention to detail.
Must be able to work first shift on a daily basis, 7am – 3:30pm.
Able to work productively either individually or as member of a team with minimal supervision.
Highly motivated to readily acquire and effectively use new information and skills in a detailed-oriented manner to effectively fulfill multiple and concurrent assigned tasks.
Able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Some travel may be required.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 40lbs.
Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required to perform the functions of this position.
Preferred skills
Associates degree preferred.
Some experience of space, aviation, military or other high-reliability operating environments is highly desirable.
Additional position information
The SpaceX Avionics Division operates a fully equipped testing laboratory for development, qualification and acceptance testing of electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies. Test technicians are responsible for executing and recording tests on assemblies developed or purchased by SpaceX. The test suite includes facilities for thermal, vacuum, thermal-vacuum, water pressure, vibration, shock and electromagnetic compatibility testing
SpaceX offers one of the best environments in the world for employees to learn, build real working systems and tackle exciting challenges every day. We operate in a fun, casual work environment and have great benefits including: competitive salary, stock options, medical/dental insurance and free gym memberships. By joining the SpaceX team, you are not just a part of history, you are making it.
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, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant 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
Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resource Department at (310) 363-6000.
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