Mechanical Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and over 5 years of experience in mechanical integration and testing. Your background includes a strong understanding of design, schematics, operations, manufacturing, and testing processes. You possess engineering intuition and critical thinking skills, allowing you to navigate ambiguous requirements with minimal oversight. You are comfortable collaborating with both engineers and technicians to optimize manufacturing and automation processes, and you have a proven track record of evaluating designs for manufacturability and integration.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment where you face challenges across various work centers. Your ability to manage integration build flow and test operations is complemented by your experience in developing and refining manufacturing assembly procedures based on lessons learned. You are adept at evaluating non-conformances to determine root causes and create actionable items for system improvements. Your strong communication skills enable you to interface effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring that satellites achieve their mission.

Desirable

Experience with satellite systems or aerospace engineering is a plus. Familiarity with industry standards and best practices in mechanical engineering will enhance your ability to contribute to the team. A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement will set you apart as a candidate.

What you'll do

As a Senior Mechanical Integration & Test Engineer at SpaceX, you will manage the integration build flow and test operations for satellite systems. Your responsibilities will include evaluating proposed designs for manufacturability and integration, ensuring that all systems meet the required specifications. You will interface with engineers and technicians to optimize manufacturing and automation processes, contributing to the overall efficiency of the integration and testing phases.

You will develop and refine manufacturing assembly procedures based on lessons learned from previous projects, ensuring that best practices are implemented across the board. Your role will also involve enabling day-to-day execution of the vehicle integration and test flow, ensuring that all operations run smoothly and efficiently.

In addition, you will evaluate non-conformances to determine root causes and create actionable items for system improvements. Your ability to think critically and apply engineering principles will be essential in addressing challenges that arise during the integration and testing processes. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, providing insights and recommendations that drive project success.

What we offer

At SpaceX, you will be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to advancing space exploration and enabling human life on Mars. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for professional development and growth within the company. You will work in a dynamic environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged, and your contributions will have a direct impact on the future of space technology. Join us in our quest to make space travel accessible and sustainable for future generations.