Battery Test Engineer: Next-Gen Pack Reliability

Future Ventures; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in McGregor, Texas is seeking a TEST ENGINEER for Battery Development to design, fabricate, and implement comprehensive battery test equipment and lead full‑assembly pack‑scale development testing for reliability, safety, and performance. You will work with a fast‑paced R&D focused team on challenging, diverse engineering tasks.

Ideal candidates have hands‑on testing experience, knowledge of mechanical systems, and proficiency with relevant software and data acquisition tools, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related engineering field.
• 1+ years of hands‑on testing experience (internships or clubs qualify).

Responsibilities

• Create test fixturing concepts, fabrication drawings, wiring schematics for battery pack tests.
• Own test campaigns: plan activation, test operations, data review, equipment design/fabrication/maintenance.
• Establish safety protocols for high voltage and destructive battery tests.
• Direct technicians to fabricate and integrate test articles and stand equipment.
• Develop and maintain test procedures, sequences, and software.
• Operate and troubleshoot DAQ systems, wiring, and instrumentation.

Skills

Hands-on testing

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Data review

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Inventor

CATIA

Python

Matlab

C/C++

National Instruments DAQ

Job description

SpaceX in McGregor, Texas is seeking a TEST ENGINEER for Battery Development to design, fabricate, and implement comprehensive battery test equipment and lead full‑assembly pack‑scale development testing for reliability, safety, and performance. You will work with a fast‑paced R&D focused team on challenging, diverse engineering tasks.

Ideal candidates have hands‑on testing experience, knowledge of mechanical systems, and proficiency with relevant software and data acquisition tools, with a