The Test Director will own overall responsibility for planning and execution of full stage testing for SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launcher. This role will lead a team of highly skilled engineers and technicians in developing the test strategy for the world’s first reusable orbital launcher. This role will own the critical responsibility of ensuring that our products meets SpaceX’s standards for quality, reliability and performance.
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Lead the day to day execution of stage testing at our Rocket Development Facility
Monitor ground preparation activities and hotfire test activities to ensure protocol is followed and expected results and schedule are met
Help design, plan, activate and operate rocket test facilities.
Become subject matter expert on SpaceX rocket hardware
Plan and actively manage the stage test facility schedule
Identify opportunity for safety improvement and manage the operational safety of your assigned test unit
Manage a diverse team of engineers and technicians/support staff who specialize in propulsion testing and structural component testing operations
Develop and apply qualitative and quantitative methods to measure team effectiveness and performance
Identify process improvement and modifications to develop strategies, increase efficiency, and improve upon existing company objectives
Analyze and review data to ensure that processes and hardware are operating as expected
Follow applicable local, state, and federal safety, environmental and system engineering principles
Support customer interaction as required
Travel as required to support rocket vehicle operations and field operations in the Hawthorne factory or the various launch sites
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline
Minimum 7 years of applicable operations or testing experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience serving in a personnel manager role
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred
10+ years of applicable experience preferred
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent programs and be able to discuss configuration, execution, and results in a technical manner
Knowledge of hazardous systems – cryogenic, flammable, hypergolic, pyrophoric
Knowledge of high pressure system design and handling
Knowledge of rocket engine and/or vehicle systems beyond basic concepts – i.e. specifics of turbomachinery, injector design, etc.
Experience using test instrumentation and control components
Intermediate level in Microsoft OneNote, Visio, and Project
Intermediate level in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to support and supervise testing operations outside of normal business hours, when required
Ability to work at elevated heights
General physical fitness is required for some work areas; flight hardware typically is built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required
Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying light weight such as materials or equipment (0 to 15 lbs.)
Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends
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