Starship Structures Test Engineer - Systems & Flight

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Structures Test Engineer for the Starship program. You will join the Starship Structural Test team to develop, build, and execute large system-level static and dynamic tests on flight hardware, collaborating with vehicle engineers to ensure mission readiness.

Responsibilities include designing mechanical and fluid systems, wiring and instrumentation, and developing test procedures and software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• 1+ years of testing, mechanical or data acquisition, and control system design experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute static and dynamic system-level structural tests from conception.
• Design, modify, and build mechanical systems and weldments.
• Design, modify, build, and troubleshoot fluid systems including cryogenic propellants.
• Develop and maintain test procedures, sequences, scripts, and software.
• Operate the test stand and lead technicians in installation and test execution.
• Review data manually or with automated scripts.

Skills

Learning agility

Ownership under pressure

Hazardous systems experience

Systems integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

NI-based DAQ

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Structures Test Engineer for the Starship program. You will join the Starship Structural Test team to develop, build, and execute large system-level static and dynamic tests on flight hardware, collaborating with vehicle engineers to ensure mission readiness.

Responsibilities include designing mechanical and fluid systems, wiring and instrumentation, and developing test procedures and software.