Test Specialist (Falcon Operations) - Multiple Shifts

SpaceX • Vandenberg Village, CA

6d • $33 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Test Specialist to support the Falcon Operations Team and execution of engineering tasks for the Falcon launch manifest. The role supports safe, rapid, and reliable rocket reuse, integration, testing, and launch. It involves developing tools, hardware, and procedures; hands-on work with new and flight-proven vehicles and ground support equipment; collaboration with technicians and engineering teams; and identifying and resolving issues in flight-hardware processing. Candidates must be able to work one of the specified day or night shifts, overtime, and weekends as required, and travel to other launch sites or customer facilities as needed. The position is based at Vandenberg Space Force Base and requires passing a Space Force background check.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• At least 3 years of professional experience with payload, spacecraft, automotive, aircraft, or aerospace integration or testing.
• Ability to pass a Space Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base.
• Ability to work one of the listed day or night shifts, overtime, and weekends as required.
• Willingness to travel, anticipated at 20%, to other launch sites or customer facilities as necessary.
• Must meet applicable U.S. Government export-regulation eligibility requirements: U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of experience in a technical, hands-on production environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• At least 3 years of professional experience designing, building, integrating, and testing complex multidisciplinary systems.
• Experience writing test plans and test procedures.
• Experience integrating electrical, mechanical, and software systems; launch-vehicle or spacecraft experience is not required.
• Proficiency or hands-on experience in one or more of: launch-vehicle or spacecraft integration; composite-structure design or testing; test operations involving gases or fluids; data-acquisition setup and field measurements.
• Professional experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems, including high-pressure, high-energy, or hazardous gas/fluid systems.
• Professional experience working with large assembly moves, such as crane operations.
• Flight-hardware avionics experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere.
• Ability to learn, lead others, and help others learn while maintaining productivity.

Responsibilities

• Process Falcon 9 flight vehicles to support safe, rapid, and reliable rocket reuse, integration, and launch.
• Design and develop tools and hardware for vehicle assembly and system testing.
• Develop and execute procedures for checkout and integration of new and flight-proven rockets and ground support equipment.
• Assist with and lead hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of new and flight-proven vehicle assemblies.
• Partner with field technicians to execute daily operations.
• Lead critical on-site operations and collaborate with engineering staff across departments and SpaceX locations to resolve off-nominal test results and ensure flight readiness.
• Identify high-risk processes and problems during flight-hardware processing and implement improvements.
• Develop and refine manufacturing assembly procedures based on lessons learned.
• Manage work orders and drive non-conformances toward actionable items and system improvements.
• Maintain clear communication with engineering, technician, and logistics teams.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for long-term incentives, including company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards.
• Potential discretionary bonuses.
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Various other discounts and perks.
• Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED