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# Integration & Test Engineer (Fairings)

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **Location:** United States
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $117,500.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17518038?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17518038%2FIntegration-Test-Engineer-Fairings-California-Vandenberg

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics
 * 1+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical and/or fluid systems (class projects and/or internship experience qualifies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

 * Proficiency in, or hands-on experience with, one or more of the following: launch vehicle or spacecraft integration; operations in 100,000 class or better clean rooms; test operations with gases/fluids; data acquisition setup and field measurements
 * Experience in writing test plans and test procedures
 * Experience interacting with CAD software and large CAD models
 * Experience working with high pressure systems, crane operations, or large structure test stands
 * Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
 * Ability to work well in a team environment and ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people
 * Problem solving and critical thinking skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 * Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA
 * Ability to work at elevated heights and/or tight spaces
 * Must be willing to travel, potentially for extended periods of time
 * Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (up to 35 lbs)
 * Work occasionally performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
 * Must be available to work extended hours, nights and weekends when required by mission milestones, * To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

## Description

* Work on the cutting edge of reusable rocket technology as you develop methods for rapid and reliable processing and re-flight of fairings recovered from the edge of space
 * Provide engineering support for fairing refurbishment, testing, and re-flight
 * Develop and execute procedures for the integration and testing of SpaceX fairing flight hardware and ground support equipment to support both customer and Starlink missions
 * Closely collaborate with engineering staff from other departments and highly skilled technicians daily to disposition nonconformances and execute the launch manifest
 * Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on executing common program goals (including improving reliability and reducing overall labor hours)


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