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Test Specialist (Composites)

SpaceX· Composites Testing
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Hawthorne, CA$30/hr - $48/hrPosted 1mo ago

About the role

Join SpaceX's Composites Test group as a Test Specialist to develop and operate SpaceX’s test processes, focusing on rapid development, reliability, and manufacturability of test stands, equipment, and related procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Support development of test stand, equipment, and process concepts with a strong emphasis on practical execution and operability.
  • Contribute to and maintain fabrication drawings, wiring schematics, and instrumentation lists.
  • Assist with design and analysis of structures, fluid systems, and mechanisms, focusing on real-world integration, operability, and test readiness.
  • Develop a deep understanding of fundamental systems to troubleshoot and improve them during day-to-day operations and development work.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of design, build, and reliability engineers to streamline designs for efficient manufacturing, assembly, and test execution.
  • Supervise and participate in the integration of test stands and equipment, including fabrication, mechanical assembly, and data/control systems.
  • Operate test stands with attention to detail, insight, and adherence to process.
  • Develop, refine, and execute manufacturing processes and detailed technical instructions to ensure hardware meets high processing standards.
  • Refine existing hardware, procedures, and test processes based on lessons learned and product changes to enhance robustness and efficiency.
  • Collaborate to evaluate and resolve non-conformances, driving improvements that increase reliability and eliminate root causes.
  • Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of execution and safety.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of experience creating and/or working with manufacturing design, build, integration or test

Skills

Required:Manufacturing design and testCommunication
Nice to have:Technical documentationTest planning and go/no-go judgmentCAD and analysis toolsHazardous systems operationsLarge assembly moves / crane operationsAmbiguity tolerance

Benefits

  • Company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards (eligibility varies)
  • 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
  • Various other discounts and perks
  • Up to 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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