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SpaceX · 2 days ago

Test Engineer (Starship)

Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As an Integration and Test Engineer on the Starship team, you will be responsible for all initial system testing of the Starship Vehicle and ensuring integrated vehicle assemblies are tested and verified before launch.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop deep understanding of vehicle avionics/propulsion architecture, and how the vehicle operates as an integrated system

Establish test criteria and pass/fail requirements for integrated vehicle checkouts

Develop procedures and processes for validation of a rapidly evolving spacecraft

Identify and drive improvements to testing efficiency and safety of vehicle testing

Troubleshoot hardware issues real-time, and push feedback to correct owners to eliminate repeat issues

Interface with design, build, and systems engineering as well as production leadership and technicians in the field

Develop and lead training efforts to build test execution capability within production and outside engineering teams

Build requirements and provide feedback for large scope GSE projects needed to enable checkouts execution and achieve production rate

Develop the Starship production line, and provide feedback to Starship design to maximize efficiency and minimize cost/ton to orbit

Qualification

Systems engineeringTest software developmentTest equipment designIntegration testingElectrical schematicsFluid schematicsTest plans writingAutomationPythonRustCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

1+ years of hands-on engineering experience (design teams and previous internships qualify)

Must be willing to travel to our launch sites in support of build out activities and launches; travel requirement is up to 15%

Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

Must be able to work all shifts, extended hours and weekends as needed

Stand: Up to 3 hours per day

Sit: Up to 6 hours per day

Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day

Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day

Walk: Up to 3 hours per day

Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day

Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day

Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 30 minutes per day

Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description

Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State