DescriptionReusable systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. As a Stage Test Engineer at our Moses Lake test site, you will be responsible for collaborating with other engineers and technicians to design and build test stands rapidly, as well as operate and maintain them efficiently once they are up and running. You will work with hardware and software, mechanical systems and electrical systems. You will test rocket components, engines, and full stage vehicles. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.
Responsibilities- Integrating rocket stages for ground testing
- Managing test preparation activities
- Leading test operations including: autosequence creation, writing test procedures, and data analysis
- Designing and building fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems for various test applications
- Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems for various test applications
- Managing project schedules
- Performing hazard analysis
- Performing test data analysis
- Safely operating high pressure and cryogenic systems
- As part of a small team, performing everyday tasks to keep the site running (shipping and receiving, administrative tasks, etc.)
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar
- 2 years minimum experience with testing integrated rocket vehicles
- Experience with integrating and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic systems
- Experience with high pressure or hazardous environments
- Exceptional command of fundamentals
- Willing to work outdoors for long periods of time
- Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- Passion for building something with high quality, willing to attend work with a positive and humble attitude, and willing to take ownership of large and small tasks to help the team be successful
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications- Experience designing fluid systems from scratch
- Experience creating P&IDs
- Experience writing and operating test procedures
Benefits- Equity - We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. To give everyone a stake in our future, we are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees.
- Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- 4 weeks' Paid Time Off
- Holidays - 10 days (including an end-of-year closure)
- Paid Family/Parental Leave
- On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
- Dog friendly offices!
CompensationTarget Levels:
- Level 2: $109,725 - $148,470
- Level 3: $129,150 - $193,620
Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis.
Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.
ITAR RequirementsTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
