Test Specialist, Avionics (Starshield)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

5h•$33 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. The Test Specialist, Avionics role is responsible for supporting the production of Starshield satellites. This includes designing tooling (electrical checkout racks, vehicle harnessing, DAQ setups etc.) and processes (vehicle checkout software, harness/component integration, troubleshooting procedures, etc.) to build Starshield vehicles at a continually increasing and rapid cadence. Test Specialists are expected to contribute to daily production activities, including dispositioning and troubleshooting issues, providing feedback, and running basic Python-based test software improvements to reduce false failures and improve test coverage. They also design first-article flight and GSE hardware, work with engineers to execute sub-system development testing, aid technicians with satellite production, and provide support with setting up and executing vehicle-level qualification tests, such as, thermal vacuum chamber (TVAC), electromagnetic interference (EMI), and other design validation tests.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalency certificate
2+ years of experience working in a hands-on technical position or a bachelor's degree in an engineering field
1+ years of experience performing electronic testing and inspection using portable measuring devices

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in an engineering field
5+ years of experience reading electrical schematics to rework boards or perform tests
Experience with test operations procedures including thermal, vibration, thermal vacuum, shock and EMI (electrical magnetic interference) and safe handling of flight parts
Ability to read electro-mechanical schematics to interpret test results and understand system functionality
Ability to troubleshoot interconnected systems and determine root causes and implement fixes
Experience installing and use test instrumentation sensors, such as: strain gages, deflection gages, pressure transducers, load cells, thermocouples, RTDs, accelerometers, and analog circuitry
Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio) and ability to navigate and manipulate files
Experience with or interest in development of software in Python, and working with Linux based systems
Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
Ability to solve complex problems with minimal supervision on tight schedules
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineers to develop and document test procedures on both development and flight hardware
Perform tests with engineers according to test procedures and automated test scripts while providing data and preliminary test results to derive a pass/fail criteria from each test
Assist in the design and fabrication of hardware including: Harnessing, test fixtures, and server racks
Troubleshoot and write rework instructions for failing hardware in both hardware in the loop (HITL) and factory environments
Perform bringing up and configuration of Linux based servers for use in HITL and factory environments following standardized procedures
Support satellite qualification testing by performing satellite operations using work instructions developed alongside engineers
Fabricate and repair cable harnesses including: soldering, crimping, assembling connectors
Support development of test automation software using Python with guidance from engineering

Benefits

You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

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