Test Technician (Falcon)

SpaceXHawthorne, CA

RegularPosted 11 Sept 2026

Skills in this posting

  • testing

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">TEST TECHNICIAN (FALCON)</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">RESPONSIBILITIES: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>

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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Control and manage pneumatic and hydraulic tests on flight hardware</span></li>

<li>Use hand tools, high pressure pumps, and protective equipment</li>

<li>Work with high pressure gases, such as helium, gaseous nitrogen, and liquid nitrogen</li>

<li>Understand and analyze test data to meet acceptance criteria established by engineering</li>

<li>Use computer software programs for controlling tests</li>

<li>Layout, fabricate, assemble, and install experimental and production flight hardware for master mock-ups, full scale operating models, and test assemblies</li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Repair or replace flight hardware due to engineering design changes and test failures</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>

<ul>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">High school diploma or equivalency certificate</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">2+ years of testing experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or military environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with pressure, cryogenic (gaseous and liquid), and hydrostatic systems</span></li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Experience using tooling such as form blocks, drill jigs, and shop aids</li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Experience using hand tools and precision measuring equipment</li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Able to read and understand technical drawings and schematics</li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Experience operating high-pressure test carts for pneumatic testing</li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Experience with computer-based data analysis (such as LabVIEW)</li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Experience with actuators, plumbing (hydraulic/pneumatic – both set up and operation of these systems)</li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Experience with high pressure (>1000 psi) gases<span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Must be able to work all required shift hours, overtime and/or weekends, as needed. Nominal hours – 1st shift: 03:30 AM – 02:00 PM; 2nd shift: 02:00 PM to 12:30 AM</span></li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Ability to travel to different sites, as needed, up to 5%</li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Ability to support repetitive assembly operations: grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, working at heights and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position</li>

<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"

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