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What this posting asks for

Level: Entry level — The title says "Graduate".

Main responsibilities

• Develop and execute tests at the engine and component level to evaluate hardware performance and survivability during the mission
• Repeated ownership of test campaigns, including test plan creation, new system activation, test operations, data review, and test stand equipment design/fabr…
• Provide daily directions and instructions to technicians to fabricate and integrate test articles and stand equipment
• Develop and maintain test procedures, sequences, scripts, configuration files, and software
• Operate and troubleshoot data acquisition and control systems, wiring, and instrumentation (DAQ systems are primarily National Instruments-based)
• Operate and troubleshoot fluid and mechanical systems that include low to high-pressure gaseous working fluids and rocket propellants (including hypergols & …
• Operate mechanical systems; these include test stand support structures, heat exchangers, vacuum pumps, tooling, and fluid components such as valves, reliefs…
• Automate repetitive test operations to increase efficiency and safety
• Develop innovative processes to increase testing capability and rates, while maintaining high rigor of safety
• Identify and characterize system pitfalls and potential hazards, then work to resolve such anomalies by collaborating with design engineers on improvements f…

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “The elite engineering team at our test facility in Central Texas (Waco, TX area) focuses on test operations for Raptor, Starship, Falcon, Dragon, and more.” · “We are looking for engineers who focus on testing operations (test set-up, on-console running tests, data analysis, troubleshooting, etc.) as well as ground …” · “This is a fast-paced, hands-on, constantly evolving, real-as-it-gets engineering environment for the ambitious.”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Problem solving Core
  In the posting: “We are looking for engineers who focus on testing operations (test set-up, on-console running tests, data analysis, troubleshooting, etc.) as well as ground …” · “Operate and troubleshoot data acquisition and control systems, wiring, and instrumentation (DAQ systems are primarily National Instruments-based)” · “Operate and troubleshoot fluid and mechanical systems that include low to high-pressure gaseous working fluids and rocket propellants (including hypergols & …”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
• Ownership and accountability Core
  In the posting: “Repeated ownership of test campaigns, including test plan creation, new system activation, test operations, data review, and test stand equipment design/fabr…” · “Drive cradle-to-grave ownership of engineering projects through design reviews, decision justifications, equipment procurement, and coordination/participatio…” · “Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, take individual initiative, and communicate effectively with peers, leadership, and customers”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “This is a fast-paced, hands-on, constantly evolving, real-as-it-gets engineering environment for the ambitious.” · “Some engineering groups design, build, activate, modify, and maintain the fluid and mechanical systems that power, restrain, and measure the most powerful hi…” · “Repeated ownership of test campaigns, including test plan creation, new system activation, test operations, data review, and test stand equipment design/fabr…”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “We are looking for engineers who focus on testing operations (test set-up, on-console running tests, data analysis, troubleshooting, etc.) as well as ground …” · “Repeated ownership of test campaigns, including test plan creation, new system activation, test operations, data review, and test stand equipment design/fabr…” · “Operate and troubleshoot data acquisition and control systems, wiring, and instrumentation (DAQ systems are primarily National Instruments-based)”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “We are looking for engineers who focus on testing operations (test set-up, on-console running tests, data analysis, troubleshooting, etc.) as well as ground …” · “Some engineering groups design, build, activate, modify, and maintain the fluid and mechanical systems that power, restrain, and measure the most powerful hi…” · “Develop and execute tests at the engine and component level to evaluate hardware performance and survivability during the mission”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Communication Core
  In the posting: “Excellent written and verbal communication skills” · “Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, take individual initiative, and communicate effectively with peers, leadership, and customers”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Teamwork and collaboration Supporting
  In the posting: “Identify and characterize system pitfalls and potential hazards, then work to resolve such anomalies by collaborating with design engineers on improvements f…”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Leadership and mentoring Supporting
  In the posting: “Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, take individual initiative, and communicate effectively with peers, leadership, and customers”
  Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
• Customer focus Supporting
  In the posting: “Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, take individual initiative, and communicate effectively with peers, leadership, and customers”
  Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
• Adaptability and learning Supporting
  In the posting: “flexibility is required”
  Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.
• Stakeholder management Supporting
  In the posting: “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, ge…”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.

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