Development Test Engineer at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA

Summary: SpaceX is a pioneering aerospace manufacturer aiming to enable human life on Mars. They are seeking a Development Test Engineer to join their fast-paced R&D group, focusing on testing new products and systems to enhance reliability and reduce development time. 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 engineering, Finite element analysis (FEA), GD&T application Important Skills: Unigraphics (NX), Fluid system design, Hands-on design experience Nice-to-Have Skills: Basic programming skills, Data acquisition experience, 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, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays per year, Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy