Test Specialist (Components)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Propulsion Components team develops the most advanced spacecraft and launch vehicle components in the world. Our rapid growth has created opportunities for a test specialist to join our components test operations group, supporting the production of components and assemblies for the Falcon, Dragon, and Starship vehicles. The components test operations group designs, builds, operates and maintains custom test stands and test fixtures for valves, regulators, and actuators that must perform in extreme environments, with temperatures ranging from +900F to -400F and pressures beyond 10,000 psig. Test Specialists play a crucial role in the design process by giving engineers input on how the resources will be independently operated and maintained. They are primarily in charge of constructing, running, and maintaining these test facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree with a focus in physics, mathematics, or engineering
Ability to read and understand electro-mechanical schematics
Ability to read and understand plumbing and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID)
Ability to read mechanical assembly drawings and blue prints
Ability to install and operate instrumentation, including: strain gages, deflection gages, pressure transducers, load cells, thermocouples, RTDs, accelerometers, and analog circuitry
Ability to fabricate and repair electrical systems, including: soldering, crimping, and assembling connectors
Ability to fabricate high pressure plumbing systems, including: tube flaring, tube bending, and cone-&-threading
Ability to fabricate mechanical components and assemblies, including: milling, drilling, turning, and torqueing
Knowledge/experience operating and maintaining pneumatic and hydraulic components, including: valves, regulators, and accumulators
Knowledge/experience operating basic machine shop equipment, including: sanders, grinders, saws, and benders
Knowledge/experience with test operations procedures including hydraulic load control, hydro/pneumatic pressure control, and safe handling of flight parts
Knowledge/experience with high pressure or cryogenic systems (gaseous and liquid)
Knowledge/experience with high voltage systems (AC and DC)
Knowledge/experience working with electrical components and/or systems
3+ years of experience with pressure testing

Responsibilities

Assist in the design of test fixtures, test setups, and test stands to be used in production, and/or for development
Independently fabricate or build any of the following in accordance to the defined specifications: Instrumentation including DAQ hardware and wire harnesses Electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems including hazardous high pressure gas systems and high voltage electrical systems
Independently troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Perform tests independently, or with Engineers, according to test procedures and design requirements
Independently summarize and distribute test data and preliminary test results to all interested parties
Collaborate with engineers to develop and document test procedures
Able to comprehend the importance and urgency of tasks and comprehend the necessity to complete them on time.
Identify and implement process improvements
Lead anomaly investigations and work toward resolution
Provide testing support for production when needed
Assist in the tracking and servicing of critical calibrated instrumentation