Development Test Technician

SpaceX
📍 Hawthorne, California, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 07, 2026

Job Description

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.

DEVELOPMENT TEST TECHNICIAN

Development test operations is a fast-paced R&D focused group that supports testing of the latest vehicle and spacecraft designs. Test technicians work closely with test engineers to support fabrication, assembly, and operation of test stands and equipment.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Fabricate metallic piece parts to print using machine shop equipment: mill, lathe, etc

  • Assemble test equipment to print, including on-assembly fabrication operations: precision match drilling, welding, riveting, etc

  • Assemble large mechanical assemblies that require strategic part manipulation and heavy lift operations and equipment

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    Job Details

    • Location Hawthorne, California
    • Job Type Full-time
    • Category Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
    • Posted Date June 07, 2026
    • Application Deadline July 17, 2026