Battery Test Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)
Core
Design, fabricate, and implement test equipment and conduct development tests for Starlink's next-generation battery packs and cells to ensure reliability, safety, and performance for in-orbit satellite life.
Role type
Mechanical engineering test engineer (battery systems)
Builds
Comprehensive test suites for Starlink battery systems (single cells to full packs)
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite power systems / Battery technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical engineering design, test fixture fabrication, thermal analysis, electrical testing, safety protocol development, data acquisition system design, structural analysis, fluid systems design, mechanical first principles analysis, hardware project ownership, hands-on troubleshooting, CAD design (Unigraphics/NX), finite element analysis (FEA), lithium-ion battery handling
Preferred skills
electrochemical systems knowledge, test instrumentation (sensors, transducers, gauges), Arbin/Novonix cell cycler experience, Python programming, SQL, battery cell first principles understanding
Technologies
Unigraphics (NX), Arbin, Novonix, Python, SQL
Responsibilities
Create test fixturing concepts, fabrication drawings, and wiring schematics; Develop and maintain test facilities including abuse and vacuum chambers; Establish safety protocols for high voltage and destructive tests; Design test fixtures and data acquisition systems; Document test plans, procedures, and results; Provide feedback on system level design trades; Design and analyze structures, fluid systems, and mechanisms; Operate test beds with high attention to detail; Develop test requirements with flight engineering and drive campaigns to closure
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC