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About SpaceX

SpaceX is revolutionizing space technology with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. We believe that a future of space exploration is not just possible, but essential for humanity's advancement.

Position Overview

We're seeking an Integration and Test Engineer to join our Starship team. You'll lead system testing for the Starship Vehicle, developing procedures and tools to verify vehicle health before pad deployment. This role is crucial in accelerating our production and launch cadence while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Master vehicle avionics/propulsion architecture and integrated systems operations
• Establish and implement test criteria and pass/fail requirements
• Create validation procedures for rapidly evolving spacecraft
• Drive testing efficiency and safety improvements
• Real-time hardware troubleshooting and issue resolution
• Collaborate with design, build, and systems engineering teams
• Lead training initiatives for production and engineering teams
• Define requirements for Ground Support Equipment (GSE) projects
• Optimize Starship production line efficiency and minimize cost/ton to orbit

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 1+ years hands-on engineering experience (including design teams/internships)

Preferred Skills

Technical Expertise

• Systems engineering and multi-disciplinary integration
• Electrical and fluid schematics interpretation
• Propulsion and electrical systems testing
• Complex test operations management
• Test software development and automation
• Test equipment design and operation
• Software development (Rust, Python preferred)

Operational Excellence

• Proven track record in streamlining test operations
• Experience writing test plans and procedures
• Ability to make and justify go/no-go decisions

Additional Requirements

• Up to 15% travel to launch sites
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks (Cape Canaveral/Vandenberg)
• Flexibility to work all shifts, extended hours, and weekends as needed

Compensation

Base Salary Ranges

• Level I: $95,000 - $115,000/year
• Level II: $110,000 - $130,000/year

Final compensation depends on experience, skills, education, and other relevant factors

Benefits Package

Equity & Financial

• Company stock options
• Long-term cash awards
• Discretionary bonuses

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (discounted) Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

• Short and long-term disability insurance

• Life insurance Time Off

• 3 weeks paid vacation

• 10+ paid holidays annually
• 5 days sick leave (exempt employees)

• Paid parental leave Retirement

• 401(k) retirement plan

ITAR Requirements

Must be one of the following:

• U.S. citizen or national
• U.S. permanent resident (green card holder)
• Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157
• Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158

Equal Opportunity

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected status.

Accommodations available for applicants requiring reasonable assistance during the application/interview process. Contact HR: (310) 363-6000

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Location:
Starbase, Texas

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#Space

# Spacex

# Testing

# Spacecraft