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Test Specialist (Falcon Operations) - Multiple Shifts

Vandenberg, CAFull-time2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Process Falcon 9 flight vehicles for safe, rapid, and reliable rocket re-use, integration, and launch; design and develop tools and hardware for vehicle assembly and system testing.

Role type

Senior IC test specialist (aerospace/launch vehicle)

Builds

Flight-ready rocket vehicles and ground support equipment

Domain

Aerospace / Launch vehicle operations

Required skills

Hands-on assembly and integration of complex multi-disciplinary systems, test operations with gases/fluids, data acquisition setup, hazardous system testing, large assembly moves (crane operations), flight hardware avionics, non-conformance management

Preferred skills

Designing and building test procedures, composite structure design or testing, experience with electrical/mechanical/software system integration, working in a fast-paced startup atmosphere

Technologies

Data acquisition systems, crane operations, hazardous gas/fluid handling systems

Responsibilities

Lead hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of new and flight-proven vehicle assemblies; identify high-risk processes and implement improvements; manage work orders and drive non-conformances into actionable items; collaborate with engineering to resolve off-nominal test results; execute operations on a daily basis with field technicians

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC