Production Operations Engineer (Starship)
Core
Leading functional checkouts and hazardous testing of Starship/Super Heavy vehicles to validate propellant, electrical, and integrated systems against design intent.
Role type
Production Operations Engineer (Aerospace/Propulsion)
Builds
Starship/Super Heavy vehicles
Domain
Aerospace, Propulsion, Fluid Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
fluid systems experience, electrical schematics interpretation, systems engineering, real-time troubleshooting, ground control systems operation, hazardous test operations, first-article validation procedures
Preferred skills
mechanical engineering advanced degree, multi-disciplinary integrated systems understanding, hands-on build experience, data acquisition design, remote operations instrumentation
Technologies
control consoles, ground control systems, data acquisition systems
Responsibilities
Directly support functional checkouts of Starship/Superheavy vehicles, Establish test criteria and pass/fail requirements for integrated vehicle checkouts, Lead hazardous testing operations to validate vehicle build, Perform pressurized checkouts as well as electrical/sensor checkouts via control console, Develop procedures and processes for 'first-article' validation, Troubleshoot hardware issues real-time, and drive feedback to correct owners to eliminate repeat issues
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC