Test Automation Engineer, Dragon 2

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. TEST AUTOMATION ENGINEER, DRAGON 2 The Dragon Test Automation Engineer designs, builds, and operates facilities in support of components, mechanisms, structural, and developmental testing at the Dragon development facility. This role will have mechanical design engineering ownership over systems and hardware used to prove out the next generation of our spacecraft. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own the engineering, design, analysis, material/component selection and procurement, construction, activation, and maintenance of test stands, tooling, and supporting infrastructure for the Crew Dragon vehicle.
• Provide support and direction to technicians during construction, activation, and maintenance of test stands and equipment.
• Support test campaigns by reviewing data for system health and modifying equipment or procedures as necessary.
• Develop novel ways to streamline site-wide processes and increase the reliability and efficiency of testing operations.
• Perform any additional tasks that ensure efficient and effective testing as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.

• 2+ years’ experience in a test/automation/integration engineering role (including internships, design/build/compete project teams). PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in an industrial setting.
• Strong fundamental understanding, intuition, and aptitude of fluid and/or structural design and analysis.
• Creative ability to imagine and design from scratch, while retaining low cost, reliability, efficiency, and maintainability.
• Experience where quick-thinking and problem solving plays a critical role.
• Good response to challenges posed by short deadlines.
• Ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment.
• Acute attention to detail, ability to see interactions with other systems to avoid problems.
• Intermediate skill level using CAD, specifically NX.
• Experience with high pressure and cryogenic fluid systems and components.
• Experience producing drawings for welders and machine shop fabrication.
• Machining, welding, other fabrication techniques, and general hands-on experience.
• Experience in FEA or CFD modeling and analysis, with ability to verify by simplified hand calculations.
• Piping and pressure vessel design experience per ASME code, work with flanges, gaskets, fasteners.

• Experience with instrumentation, testing, data review/analysis, and verification against a model. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work in tight spaces.
• Must be willing to work weekends and extended hours as needed.