Test Engineer, Battery Development
Core
Design, fabricate, and implement comprehensive battery test equipment and lead pack-scale development testing to ensure reliability, safety, and performance of next-generation battery systems for SpaceX programs.
Role type
Hands-on IC test engineer (battery development)
Builds
Next-generation battery packs for Starship, Dragon, Falcon, and Starlink programs
Domain
Aerospace / Battery Systems / High-Voltage Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical engineering fundamentals, test fixture design, high-voltage safety protocols, fluid system operation, data acquisition system troubleshooting, 3D modeling, basic programming, root cause analysis
Preferred skills
Lithium-ion battery handling, hazardous material handling (cryogenic/hypergolic), instrumentation expertise, Python/Matlab/C coding, test automation, design from scratch
Technologies
National Instruments DAQ, Siemens NX, CATIA, Python, Matlab, C, C++, Java, Visual Basic
Responsibilities
Create test fixturing concepts, fabrication drawings, and wiring schematics; lead test campaigns including plan creation and operations; establish safety protocols for high voltage and destructive tests; provide direction to technicians for equipment fabrication; develop test procedures and software scripts; operate and troubleshoot fluid/mechanical systems and instrumentation; automate test operations; identify system pitfalls and collaborate on hardware improvements
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC