Full Description

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. INTEGRATION & TEST SPECIALIST (STARLINK PROPULSION) – 1ST SHIFT SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable. We are looking for a talented specialist to join our propulsion manufacturing team to lead continuous Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate and ensure propulsion production test systems and areas are operating at rate
• First level troubleshooting of test system errors by reading and interpreting test logs and telemetry
• Support production, engineering, and qualification tests including equipment bring up and configuration, dry runs, and in situ troubleshooting.
• Aid in efforts to uncover root-cause of equipment failures and develop permanent resolution on issues found during test operations (via software updates, hardware changes, etc.)
• Execute and manage new configuration introduction into production area
• Design and implement assembly fixtures, tooling, and shop aids to improve manufacturing processes
• Identify and implement changes to design, process, safety, and floor layout to improve yield, performance, and cost.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, math or science discipline
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of technical documentation, engineering drawings, and schematics.
• Experience performing electronic testing and inspection using measurement devices such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.
• Hands-on experience with fabrication tools (CNC and manual mills, lathes, waterjet, bandsaws, etc.)
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Experience working in a variety of software environments, applications, and languages including Linux, Windows, Microsoft Office, git, SVN, JIRA, Altium, Mentor PCB, Bash, and Python