Test Specialist (Starshield)

About Spacex

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.

Job Summary

The Test Specialist role is responsible for supporting the initial bring-up and future 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 cadence rapidly.

Key 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 (Python) with guidance from engineering

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree
• 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 requirements