SpaceX Structural Test Engineer at SpaceX is responsible for initial system testing of the Starship vehicle. The role includes developing test procedures, troubleshooting hardware issues, and improving testing efficiency.
Responsibilities
Develop deep understanding of vehicle avionics/propulsion architecture, and how the vehicle operates as an integrated system
Establish test criteria and pass/fail requirements for integrated vehicle checkouts
Develop procedures and processes for validation of a rapidly evolving spacecraft
Identify and drive improvements to testing efficiency and safety of vehicle testing
Troubleshoot hardware issues real-time, and push feedback to correct owners to eliminate repeat issues
Interface with design, build, and systems engineering as well as production leadership and technicians in the field
Develop and lead training efforts to build test execution capability within production and outside engineering teams
Build requirements and provide feedback for large scope GSE projects needed to enable checkouts execution and achieve production rate
Develop the Starship production line, and provide feedback to Starship design to maximize efficiency and minimize cost/ton to orbit
Qualification
Systems engineering experienceExperience creatingExperience developing test softwareExperience writing test plans
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of hands-on engineering experience (design teams and previous internships qualify)
Preferred
Proven experience in streamlining test operations by challenging requirements and eliminating process waste
Systems engineering experience, ability to understand multi-disciplinary integrated systems
Experience creating, reading, and interpreting electrical and fluid schematics
Experience with integration and testing of propulsion and/or electrical systems
Experience in planning and execution of complex test operations
Experience developing test software, automation
Experience in test equipment design and operation
Experience writing test plans, procedures and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale
