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Test Specialist (Falcon Operations) - Multiple Shifts

SpaceX · Vandenberg, CA · On-site

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About SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.

About the role

SpaceX is currently seeking a talented individual for a critical test specialist role on the Falcon Operations Team. This team member will be responsible for supporting the execution of engineering task items to be successful with the Falcon Operations launch manifest. A wide range of skills and a self-driven attitude are essential for this role in order to support the current demands of ever-changing priorities. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years of professional experience with payload, spacecraft, automotive, aircraft, or aerospace integration or testing
  • Ability to pass Space Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base
  • 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Wednesday-Saturday
More about this role

SpaceX 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.

SpaceX is currently seeking a talented individual for a critical test specialist role on the Falcon Operations Team. This team member will be responsible for supporting the execution of engineering task items to be successful with the Falcon Operations launch manifest. A wide range of skills and a self-driven attitude are essential for this role in order to support the current demands of ever-changing priorities.

  • Process Falcon 9 flight vehicles in the pursuit of safe, rapid, and reliable rocket re-use, integration, and launch
  • Design and develop tools and hardware to enable vehicle assembly and conduct vehicle system testing
  • Develop and execute procedures for the checkout and integration of new and flight-proven rockets and ground support equipment
  • Assist with and lead the hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of new and flight-proven vehicle assemblies
  • Partner with highly skilled field...

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Falcon Operations West

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