Starlink Battery Test Engineer: In‑Orbit Reliability

SpaceX; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Redmond is seeking a Battery Test Engineer for their Starlink project. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's in mechanical engineering and have experience in battery and electrical systems. Responsibilities include designing test fixtures, developing testing protocols, and ensuring safety. The role requires attention to detail and hands-on experience with testing equipment. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including stock options and a robust healthcare plan.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with mechanical fixturing.
• Experience with academic research on mechanical structures.
• Professional experience designing mechanical structures.

Responsibilities

• Create test fixturing concepts and fabrication drawings.
• Develop and maintain test facilities.
• Establish safety protocols for tests.
• Document test plans and procedures.
• Design and analyze mechanisms.

Skills

Experience with electrical systems

Experience with battery systems

Design and fabrication experience

Basic programming skills (Python, SQL)

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Unigraphics (NX)

Arbin and Novonix cell cyclers

Test instrumentation

Job description

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Redmond is seeking a Battery Test Engineer for their Starlink project. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's in mechanical engineering and have experience in battery and electrical systems. Responsibilities include designing test fixtures, developing testing protocols, and ensuring safety. The role requires attention to detail and hands-on experience with testing equipment. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including stock options and a robust healthcare plan.