Production Test Technician (Falcon Dragon)
About The Position
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. This role ensures all structural test stand related equipment/services are performed on time, safely, and in a professional manner. Responsibilities include maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment and instrumentation, fabricating and repairing structural hardware and test equipment, and collaborating with engineers to develop and document activities. The technician will also ensure engine components and materials are clean and inspected according to clean for oxygen service standards, operate and maintain hardware, high pressure systems and pumps, and other ancillary equipment. Developing novel ways to streamline processes and increase the reliability of testing operations is also a key aspect of this role. Obtaining and maintaining necessary licenses, operator permits, or certifications is required. The technician will perform a variety of related duties in support of engine testing and structural test stand programs, monitor and maintain an inventory of cryogenic equipment, spare parts, and process work orders and maintenance tickets. Preparing test articles and test stands and systems for test operations is also a core duty.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of experience working with and troubleshooting mechanical systems
- 2+ years of experience using power tools, hand tools, or heavy equipment
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree
- A&P license
- Experience with structural test equipment/services
- Experience with testing process and optimization of test processes
- Experience with high performance systems and optimization of these systems
- Experience in ground support equipment in aerospace industry
- Experience in the space exploration industry, aviation, military or other high-reliability operating environments
- Basic computer skills, including experience using MS Office suite
- Experience with crane operations
- Knowledge of high vacuum systems
- Knowledge of all types of borescope inspection equipment
- Knowledge of different fittings such as NPT and A/N
- Ability to utilize power tools, hand tools, and heavy equipment
- Demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical manuals and reports
- Use of precision measuring instruments
- Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees and customers
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Able to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
Responsibilities
- Ensure all structural test stand related equipment/services are performed on time, safely, and in a professional manner
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and instrumentation as needed
- Fabricate and repair structural hardware and test equipment
- Collaborate with engineers to develop and document activities
- Ensure all engine components and materials are clean and inspected according to clean for oxygen service standards
- Operate and maintain hardware, high pressure systems and pumps, and other ancillary equipment including pneumatic components
- Develop novel ways sitewide to streamline processes and increase the reliability of testing operations
- Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required
- Perform a variety of related duties in support of engine testing and structural test stand programs
- Monitor and maintain a reasonable inventory of cryogenic equipment, including transfer tubes, fittings, hoses, and other supplies
- Maintain inventory of spare parts and equipment to repair or replace defective components
- Process work orders and maintenance tickets
- Prepare test articles and test stands and systems for test operations
Benefits
- long-term incentives, in the form of 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
- access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- short and long-term disability insurance
- life insurance
- paid parental leave
- various other discounts and perks
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
- paid sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
