Development Test Engineer at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA

Summary: SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. They are seeking a Development Test Engineer to join their fast-paced R&D group, responsible for reducing hardware development time and increasing reliability through testing new products, ground systems, spacecraft, and launch vehicles. Responsibilities: - Create test stand concepts, fabrication drawings, wiring schematics, and instrumentation lists - Design and analyze structures, fluid systems, and mechanisms - Supervise the integration of test stands including fabrication, mechanical assembly and data/control systems - Operate test stands with great attention to detail (tests have very little margin for error, so attention to detail is a crucial and essential characteristic of a development test engineer) Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering - 1+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Involvement with an extracurricular project team designing and building mechanical structures, Academic research on mechanical structures, Professional experience designing and analyzing mechanical structures - Must be willing to travel as needed, up to 25% to other SpaceX sites - Ability to work at elevated heights occasionally (scissor lifts and articulated boom lifts) - Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted - Ability to work in outdoor environments as needed - Must be available to work extended hours and some weekends - To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline - Understanding and proper application of GD&T - Experience with Unigraphics (NX) - Experience performing finite element analysis (FEA) - Experience with large steel and/or aluminum weldment design and analysis - Experience with high pressure (up to 30,000 psi) fluid system design and analysis - Hands-on design and fabrication experience - Basic programming skills (Python, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS preferred) - Data acquisition and controls experience - Demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion Required Skills: Mechanical structures design, Mechanical structures analysis, GD&T, Unigraphics (NX), Finite element analysis (FEA), Steel, aluminum weldment design, High pressure fluid system design, High pressure fluid system analysis, Design fabrication, Python programming, JavaScript programming, HTML/CSS, Data acquisition, Controls systems, Project management Benefits: Long-term incentives, in the form of 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, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, Short and long-term disability insurance, Life insurance, Paid parental leave, Various other discounts and perks, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays per year, Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law