Test Engineer (Starship Development)
SpaceX · Texas - Development Test
- Location
- McGregor, TX
- Workplace
- Unspecified
- Level
- Mid-level
- Type
- Unspecified
- Posted
- 2 months ago
- Source
- Greenhouse
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About the company
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…
TEST ENGINEER (STARSHIP DEVELOPMENT)
The Development Test team is responsible for testing that supports every major program at SpaceX: Starship, Dragon, Falcon, and Starlink. The majority of the team's current and foreseeable focus is on Starship development. We aim to excel at operating in…
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…
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering field 1+ years of hands-on testing experience (experience from internships, clubs or other hands-on extra-curricular activities qualifies)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
2 years of hands-on experience with mechanical systems, structural systems, propulsion systems, fluid systems, flight hardware or test operations Knowledge of hazardous systems (cryogenic, flammable, hypergolic, pyrophoric) Knowledge of high-pressure system…
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Flight hardware is typically built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required Physical effort including sitting or standing for extended periods of time, lifting and carrying weight such as materials or equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted Work…
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