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Aerospace, Space Exploration, Telecommunications, Manufacturing

Integration & Test Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind)

Bastrop, TXFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 2 months ago

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Required skills

AI compute
orbital AI inference
on-orbit data centers
flight computers
power systems
compute electronics
memory
networking
manufacturing line
assembly

Nice to have

propulsion systems
thermal systems
structural systems
avionics systems
NX
CATIA

Role summary

SpaceX is seeking an Integration & Test Engineer for its Starmind AI Satellites program. This role involves owning the manufacturing line for hardware enabling on-orbit AI processing and data center workloads. Responsibilities include assembly, integration, and testing of compute electronics, memory, and networking systems. The engineer will manage test infrastructure, design tooling, evaluate designs for manufacturability, and interface with technical teams to optimize operations. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 1+ years of relevant experience, with preferred experience in programming languages like Python or MATLAB, CAD tools, and testing of aerospace systems.

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.

INTEGRATION AND TEST ENGINEER, AI SATELLITES (STARMIND)

SpaceX is leveraging its experience deploying and operating the world’s largest satellite constellation to develop Starmind, a new constellation of satellites capturing solar energy in space to power low-cost, high-performance AI compute for Earth. Realizing this vision demands highly reliable, high performance electrical compute hardware, solar power systems, thermal radiators, and more. These systems must operate in the extreme environment of space while delivering the connectivity, control, power distribution, and processing needed for orbital AI inference.

The Starmind team designs, builds, and operates the orbital compute fabric of the future. We develop nearly every key piece of technology in house – from the satellites’ flight computers and power systems to the fully custom compute electronics, memory, and networking that form the brain of our on-orbit data centers. As a Integration & Test Engineer on the Starmind team, you’ll have ownership over the entire manufacturing line for the hardware that enables advanced on-orbit AI processing and data center workloads. Your work spans the assembly, integration, and testing of industry-leading compute electronics, memory, and networking in order to achieve required domain sizes and processing workloads.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage physical infrastructure of test integration and operations

Mechanical design of infrastructure and tooling for test integration and operations

Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and integration

Interface with both engineers, specialists, and technicians to optimize testing operations

New vehicle integration into new and existing infrastructure

Enable day-to-day execution of vehicle integration and test flow to serve our customers

Evaluate non-conformances to determine root cause and create actionable items and system improvements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

1+ years of design and/or hands-on manufacturing experience (internships/project experience is applicable)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree in an engineering discipline

Experience with MATLAB, Python, or another programming language

Experience with integration and testing of propulsion, thermal, electrical and/or structural systems

Experience integrating avionics systems

Proficiency in NX/CATIA/SolidWorks or any industry standard CAD design tools

Experience writing test plans, procedures, and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale

Experience in a production environment

Documentation and configuration management experience

Demonstrated engineering intuition, critical thinking, and comfort with ambiguity

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Some travel to other SpaceX sites may be required as needed, up to 15%

Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet mission-critical deadlines

This position is very hands-on and requires one to be on their feet for extended periods of time, up to 4 hours at a time

Will often work side by side with our technicians and must be able to climb ladders, stoop, bend, crawl, and work in tight spaces

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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