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Test Specialist - Multiple Shifts (Components)

SpaceX· Components Test - Starship
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Hawthorne, CA$33/hr - $39/hrFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Test Specialist to design, build, operate, and maintain custom test facilities and fixtures for propulsion components, supporting Falcon, Dragon, and Starship programs.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the design of test fixtures, test setups, and test stands to be used in production, and/or for development
  • Independently fabricate or build instrumentation including DAQ hardware and wire harnesses
  • Independently fabricate electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems including hazardous high pressure gas systems and high voltage electrical systems
  • Independently troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • Perform tests independently, or with Engineers, according to test procedures and design requirements
  • Independently summarize and distribute test data and preliminary test results to all interested parties
  • Collaborate with engineers to develop and document test procedures
  • Able to comprehend the importance and urgency of tasks and complete them on time
  • Identify and implement process improvements
  • Lead anomaly investigations and work toward resolution
  • Provide testing support for production when needed
  • Assist in the tracking and servicing of critical calibrated instrumentation

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment

Skills

Required:Pressure testing
Nice to have:Electro-mechanical schematics readingP&ID readingMechanical drawings and blueprintsInstrumentation installation and operationElectrical system fabrication and repairHigh pressure plumbing fabricationMechanical component fabricationPneumatic/Hydraulic systems operationMachine shop equipmentTest operations proceduresHigh pressure or cryogenic systemsHigh voltage systemsElectrical components/systems

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives in the form of company stock, or long-term cash awards
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
Last updated Jul 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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