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SpaceX • Hawthorne, California, United States
Salary: 25% to other Spa
Role & seniority: Development Test Engineer, entry to mid level (Level I/II) at SpaceX
Stack/tools: Mechanical engineering focus; GD&T; Unigraphics (NX); finite element analysis (FEA); high-pressure fluid systems; weldment design/analysis; basic programming (Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS); data acquisition/controls
Create test stand concepts, fabrication drawings, wiring schematics, and instrumentation lists
Design/analyze structures, fluid systems, and mechanisms; supervise test-stand integration (fabrication, mechanical assembly, data/control systems)
Operate test stands with strong attention to detail; ensure tests meet strict margin requirements
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
1+ years in related mechanical design/analysis (academic, extracurricular, or professional)
Ability to travel up to 25%, work at height, lift up to 25 lbs, and work extended hours/weekends
Master’s degree in mechanical or related discipline
Experience with NX, FEA, high-pressure fluid systems, welding design/analysis
Hands-on design/fabrication, data acquisition/controls, project delivery capability
Location & work type: Location not specified; travel up to 25% to other SpaceX sites; extended hours and some weekends; on-site/shop environment with outdoor work as needed
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. DEVELOPMENT TEST ENGINEER Join the Development Test group as a Test Engineer developing SpaceX's newest products. Development Test is a fast paced R&D focused group that aims to reduce hardware development time and increase reliability by testing SpaceX's upcoming products, ground systems, spacecraft, and launch vehicles. Our Test Engineers design, fabricate, and implement test equipment as well as conduct development tests for the new structures, components, and mechanisms.
Development Test Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Development Test Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.