Starship Structural Test Engineer

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Structures Test Engineer for the Starship Structural Test team. You will work with vehicle engineers to design and execute large system-level static and dynamic tests from concept through test completion.

The role involves building mechanical systems, integrating fluids, instrumentation, and software; leading technicians, and reviewing data with automated scripts. A fast-paced environment under spaceflight conditions awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering.
• 1+ years of testing, mechanical or data acquisition, and control system design.
• Internships and college competition team experience count.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute static and dynamic system-level structural tests from conception.
• Design, modify, and build mechanical systems for test articles and weldments.
• Design, modify, build, and troubleshoot fluid systems including cryogenic propellants and hydraulic load control.

Skills

Learning agility

Ownership under pressure

Hazardous systems

Systems integration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

NI DAQ

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Structures Test Engineer for the Starship Structural Test team. You will work with vehicle engineers to design and execute large system-level static and dynamic tests from concept through test completion.

The role involves building mechanical systems, integrating fluids, instrumentation, and software; leading technicians, and reviewing data with automated scripts. A fast-paced environment under spaceflight conditions awaits.