Test Engineer

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: McGregor, TX
Posted: 63 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 50 roles within 25 mi

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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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The Test Engineer (Starship Development) joins the Development Test team to support Starship, Dragon, Falcon, and Starlink programs. This role focuses on designing and executing unique tests for engines, components, and spacecraft on an accelerated schedule. Key responsibilities include owning test campaigns, creating test plans, providing direction to technicians, and developing procedures, sequences, scripts, and configuration files. The engineer will operate and troubleshoot National Instruments-based data acquisition systems, fluid systems involving cryogenics and hypergols, and mechanical components like heat exchangers and vacuum pumps. Required skills include a bachelor’s degree in engineering, hands-on testing experience, and proficiency in 3D modeling software like Siemens NX or CATIA. Candidates should also possess coding knowledge in languages such as Python, Matlab, or C++ to automate repetitive test operations.

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Median $125289 from 36 postings across 10 companies.

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Skills

National Instruments Python Matlab C C++ Java Visual Basic Siemens NX Inventor CATIA 3D Modeling Fluid Systems Propulsion Systems Cryogenics Instrumentation and Control Mechanical Schematics Electrical Schematics

What you'll do

Develop and execute engine and component level tests to evaluate hardware performance and survivability.
Own test campaigns including plan creation, system activation, test operations, and data review.
Direct technicians in the fabrication and integration of test articles and stand equipment.
Develop and maintain test procedures, sequences, scripts, configuration files, and software.
Operate and troubleshoot National Instruments-based data acquisition, control systems, and instrumentation.
Manage high-pressure fluid and mechanical systems involving cryogenics, hypergols, and rocket propellants.
Automate repetitive test operations and develop innovative processes to increase testing capability and safety.
Identify system hazards and collaborate with design engineers to resolve anomalies in test stands and flight hardware.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering, or another engineering field.
1+ years of hands-on testing experience.
2 years of hands-on experience with mechanical, structural, propulsion, fluid systems, flight hardware, or test operations (preferred).
Knowledge of hazardous systems, high-pressure system design, and instrumentation/control components (preferred).
Experience with 3D modeling software and at least one coding language (preferred).
Experience reviewing anomaly data, identifying root causes, and writing test procedures (preferred).
Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 25 lbs and working in extreme outdoor environments or noisy areas.
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee as required by ITAR.