Test Engineer (Starship Development)
Core
Design and execute unique tests for engines, components, and spacecraft to evaluate hardware performance and survivability during missions.
Role type
Test Engineer (Starship Development)
Builds
Test campaigns for Starship, Dragon, Falcon, and Starlink programs
Domain
Aerospace / Rocket Propulsion / Hardware Testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical systems design, fluid systems handling, high-pressure system design, instrumentation and control, 3D modeling, coding (Python/Matlab/C/C++/Java/Visual Basic), root cause analysis, test procedure development, technical manual interpretation
Preferred skills
hazardous systems knowledge (cryogenic, flammable, hypergolic, pyrophoric), mechanical system operation, automation of test operations, collaborative problem solving
Technologies
National Instruments DAQ, Siemens NX, Inventor, CATIA
Responsibilities
Develop and execute tests at the engine and component level; own test campaigns including plan creation, operations, and equipment design; provide direction to technicians for fabrication and integration; develop and maintain test procedures, sequences, and software; operate and troubleshoot data acquisition, fluid, and mechanical systems; automate repetitive test operations; identify and resolve system anomalies with design engineers
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC