Test Engineer (Starship)
Core
Develop procedures and tools for initial system testing of the Starship Vehicle, verifying vehicle health before pad departure and accelerating factory operations.
Role type
Senior IC integration and test engineer (spacecraft propulsion/avionics)
Builds
Starship vehicle assemblies and integrated test systems
Domain
Aerospace / Propulsion / Avionics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
systems engineering, test equipment design and operation, test software development, electrical and fluid schematics interpretation, complex test operations planning, troubleshooting hardware issues, training development, requirements definition
Preferred skills
streamlining test operations, multi-disciplinary integrated systems understanding, test automation, test plan and procedure writing, software development in Rust or Python
Technologies
Rust, Python
Responsibilities
Develop deep understanding of vehicle avionics/propulsion architecture; Establish test criteria and pass/fail requirements; Develop procedures for validation of rapidly evolving spacecraft; Identify and drive improvements to testing efficiency and safety; Troubleshoot hardware issues real-time; Interface with design, build, and systems engineering teams; Develop and lead training efforts; Build requirements for large scope GSE projects; Provide feedback to design to maximize efficiency and minimize cost
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC