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# Integration & Test Engineer (Falcon)

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **Location:** Vandenberg Village, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Hardware Design, Software Systems, System Testing, Systems Integration, Integration Tests, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/integration-test-engineer-falcon-ca--9a30ce4b-657d-4cad-b435-26b4aa9cf308

## About the Role

Integration Testing, Integration Testing, Procedure Development, Testing, On Site Support, System Test, Hardware Development, Operational Improvement, Risk Analysis, Corrective Action, * 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