Integration & Test Engineer (Bus & Payload Sub-Assemblies)
SpaceX · Redmond, WA · Starlink Satellite Production
About this role
SpaceX is hiring a mid-level QA Engineer in the software engineering function based in Redmond, WA. The posting calls out experience with Testing, Configuration Management and roughly 1+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $100,000–$115,000 per year.
- Role
- QA Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Redmond, WA
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Department
- Starlink Satellite Production
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Job description
from SpaceX careersSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
INTEGRATION & TEST ENGINEER (BUS & PAYLOAD SUB-ASSEMBLIES)
As an Integration and Test Engineer, you will lead the development of manufacturing and test processes of sub-assemblies (sensors, instruments, actuators, batteries, and antennas) used to navigate and operate the Starlink satellite. You will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop novel solutions to ensure the delivery of flight-worthy hardware. You will own the relationship between production, design engineering, and supply chain teams and you will provide input into the design and development of new and existing hardware.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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