Rocket Test Engineer — Flight Hardware & Data Analysis

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Flexible work hours

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Test Engineer in McGregor, TX, to conduct rigorous testing on rocket hardware. This role involves developing and executing test processes, analyzing performance data, and ensuring that all tests are conducted safely.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field and at least one year of hands-on testing experience. Strong expertise with mechanical and propulsion systems is preferred, along with excellent data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering.
• 1+ years of hands-on testing experience.
• Experience with mechanical, structural, and propulsion systems.

Responsibilities

• Test rocket hardware to determine suitability for flight.
• Provide engineering support for technicians during operations.
• Conduct data review to assess performance and document results.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Structural systems

Propulsion systems

Fluid systems

Flight hardware

Test operations

Python

MATLAB

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering

Tools

High-speed data acquisition

Pressure transducers

Thermocouples

Accelerometers

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Test Engineer in McGregor, TX, to conduct rigorous testing on rocket hardware. This role involves developing and executing test processes, analyzing performance data, and ensuring that all tests are conducted safely.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field and at least one year of hands-on testing experience. Strong expertise with mechanical and propulsion systems is preferred, along with excellent data analysis skills.