Test Specialist - Hardware in the Loop, Satellites (Starlink)
Quick Summary
SpaceX seeks a Test Specialist to develop and maintain hardware-in-the-loop test systems for Starlink satellite integration testing.
Skills & Keywords
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure satellite development test systems and areas are operating properly.
- First level troubleshooting with electrical/mechanical diagnostics and test data review.
- Build, update, repair and validate bespoke hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) test equipment, servers and network racks.
- Fabricate and repair cable harnesses including: crimping, soldering and assembling connectors.
- Develop and document procedures for execution, maintenance, assembly, and anomaly handling.
- Maintain an organized, clean and safe work environment.
Required Qualifications
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment or a bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or technical discipline.
- Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
Nice to Have
- Comfortable with basic tools and electro-mechanical tasks, hands-on skillset.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals.
- Strong understanding of technical documentation, engineering drawings, and schematics.
- Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing.
- Experience working and administering a Linux environment.
- Developed and deployed software that has been used in real world projects (Python preferred).
- Basic understanding of networking, including VLANs, namespaces and routing.
- Experience with radio frequency components, links and wiring.
- Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Compensation & Benefits
Total rewards package
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
Benefits included
TEST SPECIALIST - HARDWARE IN THE LOOP, SATELLITES (STARLINK)
Want to build the next era of the Internet? Want to develop the infrastructure necessary to bring high speed broadband to every corner of the world? Join the team responsible for systems enabling the rapid development velocity that is critical to the success of Starlink. Specializing in test and infrastructure, you are responsible for helping develop, deploy, support and maintain solutions for fast and accurate integration testing.
Your creativity and relentless commitment to quality will be critical to the reliability of our service and the success of our business.
SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA
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