Act as a Dragon vehicle controller and test conductor during Dragon integrated system tests
Evaluate flight vehicle requirements and work scope definition for capsule refurbishment campaigns, including evaluation of change, risk, and previous as-built conditions
Develop and implement integration processes for assigned ownership areas
Manage multiple ground support equipment and facility improvement projects, knowing how to prioritize highest return on investment projects and how to effectively communicate those returns
Design and develop tools (hardware and/or software) to enable and optimize test operations and vehicle processing
Work with unique SpaceX application software to develop automated solutions to test processing, requirements management, test campaign management, and data reviews
Collaborate with test and responsible engineers to resolve technical problems, integrate new processes and hardware, and continuously improve upon testing tools and processes
Independently troubleshoot vehicle or GSE failures to root cause and write the disposition and follow-on plan
Effectively communicate test priorities, including personnel safety, vehicle safety, and schedule when coordinating with other teams
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, software engineering, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
1+ years of experience with hardware development, vehicle integration or refurbishment, manufacturing, pressurized systems, or operations (internship and project experience applies)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience with test equipment and measurement techniques to verify and validate product requirements
Understanding of schematics (fluids/electrical) to analyze and improve test coverage
Understanding of mechanical mechanisms and how they move, load, and fail
Understanding of metrology, sources of measurement error, and uncertainty analysis
Experience working with high pressure, fluid, and electrical systems
Experience in writing test plans and test procedures
Experience interacting with CAD software and large CAD models
Understanding of, or hands-on experience with test operations with gases/fluids, mechanical systems, and/or avionics components and sensors
Experience with data acquisition setup and field measurements on installed flight hardware (dimensional, electrical, or fluids)
Experience developing in object-oriented software languages such as Python and C++
Experience automating tests or data review in Python
Experience in debugging, performance optimizations, unit testing, and code reviewing
Experience working on spacecraft or launch vehicles
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to pass Space Force background check for Cape Canaveral
Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 45 lbs.)
Comfortable being trained to work around hypergolic propellants (MMH and NTO) and willing to work with hazardous materials
Ability to work extended hours in a high-tempo, high-stress environment
Occasional travel may be required
Willingness to work outdoors
55-hour work weeks are typical, schedule varies depending on site operational needs, flexibility required
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
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.
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