Test Engineer (Dragon)
Core
Develop and execute integrated testing procedures for Crew and Cargo Dragon flight hardware and subsystems during post-flight processing, refurbishment, and pre-flight preparation.
Role type
Senior IC test engineer (spacecraft integration)
Builds
Next-generation Dragon spacecraft for crew and cargo transport to low Earth orbit
Domain
Aerospace / Spaceflight / Reusable spacecraft systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
hardware development, vehicle integration, refurbishment, pressurized systems, test equipment operation, schematic analysis, mechanical mechanisms understanding, metrology, high pressure/fluid/electrical systems, test plan development, CAD software interaction, data acquisition setup, Python/C++ programming, test automation, debugging, unit testing
Preferred skills
spacecraft or launch vehicle experience, automated test/data review in Python, debugging and performance optimization, code reviewing
Technologies
Python, C++, CAD software, data acquisition systems, ground support equipment (GSE)
Responsibilities
Develop and execute integrated testing procedures for Crew and Cargo Dragon flight hardware; Act as a Dragon vehicle controller and test conductor during integrated system tests; Design and develop tools (hardware and/or software) to enable and optimize test operations; Independently troubleshoot vehicle or GSE failures to root cause and write disposition plans; Collaborate with engineers to resolve technical problems and improve testing tools and processes
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC