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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Integration & Test Engineer (Falcon) - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, United States - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Software Systems, System Testing, Systems Integration, Information Technology - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18219084?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18219084%2FIntegration-Test-Engineer-Falcon-California-Vandenberg ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline * 1+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical and/or fluid systems in the design, manufacturing, or implementation phases (class projects and/or internship experience qualifies), * Advanced degree in one of the following engineering disciplines: mechatronics, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or computer engineering * 3+ years of professional experience designing, building, integrating, and testing complex multi-disciplinary systems * Experience writing test plans and test procedures * Experience working on projects that involve the integration of electrical, mechanical, and software systems (launch vehicle and/or spacecraft experience is not required) * Proficient in or hands-on experience with one or more of the following: launch vehicle or spacecraft integration; composite structure design or testing; test operations with gases/fluids; data acquisition setup and field measurements * Professional experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems (high pressure, high energy, hazardous gases/fluids, etc.) * Professional experience working with large assembly moves (e.g. crane operations) * Flight hardware avionics experience * Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people * Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere * Ability to learn, lead others, and help others learn while maintaining productivity * Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, and/or aerospace engineering ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: * Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base * Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 35 lbs.) * Overall mental fitness with the ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment requiring prolonged mental concentration (under possible extended work hours) * Ability to be flexible on shifts * Occasional travel may be required, * 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 * Process Falcon 9 flight vehicles in the pursuit of rapid and reliable rocket re-use, integration and launch * Develop and execute procedures for the checkout and integration of new and flight proven rockets and ground support equipment * Assist with and lead hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of new and flight-proven vehicle assemblies * Lead critical on-site operations while collaborating with engineering staff from other departments and SpaceX locations to resolve off-nominal test results and ensure flight readiness * Partner with, and provide direction to highly skilled field technicians on a daily basis * Design and develop tools and hardware to enable vehicle assembly and conduct vehicle system testing * Identify high-risk processes and problems during flight hardware processing, and proactively implement improvements to ensure operational excellence * Lead and facilitate root cause and corrective action investigations to ensure that issues related to product reliability and quality that cause downstream disruption are corrected * Rapidly develop and refine manufacturing assembly procedures based on lessons learned * Manage work orders and the driving of non-conformances into actionable items and system improvements ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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