Integration & Test Engineer (Bus & Payload Sub-Assemblies) - 2nd Shift
Description For Integration & Test Engineer (Bus & Payload Sub-Assemblies) - 2nd Shift
SpaceX, a pioneering space technology company, is seeking an Integration & Test Engineer to join their mission of enabling human life on Mars. This role is crucial in the development and manufacturing of the Starlink satellite program, focusing on sub-assemblies including sensors, instruments, actuators, batteries, and antennas.
The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of space technology, where you'll lead the development of manufacturing and test processes for critical satellite components. Working on the 2nd shift (4:00 PM to 2:30 AM), you'll be responsible for ensuring the delivery of flight-worthy hardware through innovative solutions and process improvements.
As an Integration & Test Engineer, you'll serve as a key liaison between production, design engineering, and supply chain teams. Your role will involve hands-on work with satellite sub-assemblies, requiring both technical expertise and creative problem-solving abilities. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $95,000 to $130,000 annually, depending on experience and level.
The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 1+ years of relevant experience. Knowledge of propulsion, thermal, electrical, and structural systems is highly valued, as is experience with composites and avionics systems integration. The role requires strong engineering intuition, critical thinking, and comfort with ambiguity.
SpaceX offers an impressive benefits package including equity opportunities, comprehensive healthcare, 401(k), paid parental leave, and generous vacation time. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking space technology while working for a company that's literally reaching for the stars. The position requires ITAR compliance and may involve occasional travel to launch sites.
Join SpaceX in their mission to make humanity a multi-planetary species while working with cutting-edge technology and some of the brightest minds in the aerospace industry. This role offers not just a job, but a chance to be part of humanity's next giant leap into space exploration.
Responsibilities For Integration & Test Engineer (Bus & Payload Sub-Assemblies) - 2nd Shift
- Define and manage assembly flow and test operations of satellite sub-assembly production area
- Enable day-to-day execution of the production area by eliminating blockers, slow-downs, and waste
- Develop and refine manufacturing assembly procedures based on lessons learned and feedback
- Evaluate non-conformances to determine root cause and drive corrective actions to implementation
- Scrutinize current and proposed designs for manufacturability, reliability, and repeatability
- Interface with technicians, specialists, and engineers of multiple disciplines to optimize manufacturing and reliability
Requirements For Integration & Test Engineer (Bus & Payload Sub-Assemblies) - 2nd Shift
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 1+ years of professional mechanical design, electrical design, or hands-on manufacturing experience
- Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
- Must be able to work 2nd shift hours: 4:00PM to 2:30AM
- Some travel to launch sites may be required (up to 10%)
- Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee due to ITAR requirements
Benefits For Integration & Test Engineer (Bus & Payload Sub-Assemblies) - 2nd Shift
- Long-term incentives (company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards)
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- 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+ paid holidays per year
- 5 days of sick leave per year (for exempt employees)
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