Test Engineer (Falcon Test)

McGregor, TXfull time

On Site

mid

H1B: no

SpaceX Test Engineer responsible for testing rocket hardware at SpaceX's Rocket Development Facility, ensuring flight suitability through data analysis and process optimization. Provides engineering support during test operations and collaborates on hardware and process improvements.

Responsibilities

Test rocket hardware to determine suitability for flight
Provide on-console engineering support for technicians during daily test stand and hangar operations
Perform real-time and post-test data review to evaluate the performance of test article and stand systems (fluid, structural, thermal, electrical). This includes documenting test results and recommending areas for upgrades and improvement
Find innovative ways to create, review, and optimize test processes/procedures to increase testing capability and rate
Identify and characterize system pitfalls and potential hazards; then work to resolve these by collaborating with design, production, and launch engineers on improvements for flight hardware and processes
Serve as the final authority to ensure all operations are conducted in a safe manner
Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Qualification

Required

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering field
1+ years of hands-on testing experience (experience from internships, clubs or other hands-on extra-curricular activities qualifies)

Preferred

3+ years of hands on experience with mechanical systems, structural systems, propulsion systems, fluid systems, flight hardware or test operations
Ability to thrive in ambiguous requirements and aggressive timelines
High levels of personal autonomy and self-driven motivation
Knowledge of hazardous systems (high pressure, cryogenic, flammable, hypergolic, pyrophoric)
High level of familiarity with instrumentation and control (programmable logic control, high speed data acquisition, pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoid valves)
Experience with code based data analytics (Python, R, MATLAB, NI LabVIEW) to solve real world problems
Demonstrated experience of effective root cause and failure analysis
Experience writing and optimizing high risk technical procedures and work instructions