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About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
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851 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
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The Lead Integration & Test Engineer (Starshield) leads a team of engineers and specialists to develop, scale, and maintain manufacturing facilities and processes for building, testing, integrating, and launching satellite hardware. This role involves defining processes, shaping build and shipping infrastructure, and designing fixtures and production aids to produce satellites and subassemblies. The engineer will support day-to-day hardware production, optimize production lines, and implement continuous improvements to minimize errors. Key skills include experience with complex propulsion, thermal, electrical, and structural systems, 3D computer-aided design, and PCB/PCBA testing. The role requires proficiency in SQL, Power BI, and quality tools like Lean, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis. This position supports the Starshield program, which provides Earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads for national security.
Lead a team of engineers to define processes and design fixtures for satellite production.
Support day-to-day execution of hardware production and vehicle integration.
Optimize production by deleting unnecessary steps, simplifying processes, and increasing automation.
Implement continuous improvements to production controls and minimize the probability of errors.
Evaluate non-conformances to identify root causes and create actionable system improvements.
Maintain technical knowledge of all satellite systems, including designs, schematics, and flight operations.
Manage relationships with design, supply chain, mission management, and external customers.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics.
2+ years of professional design and/or manufacturing experience within aerospace, automotive, industrial, or consumer electronics industries.
1+ years of leadership experience leading teams, projects or people.
Master's degree in engineering or related discipline (preferred).
5+ years of professional design and/or hands-on manufacturing experience (preferred).
3+ years of prior leadership experience leading teams, projects or people (preferred).
Experience with build, integration, and testing of complex propulsion, thermal, electrical and/or structural parts, assemblies, and systems (preferred).
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to meet ITAR requirements.
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