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Test Engineer – Propulsion Components – Starship
| Company | SpaceX |
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| Location | West Athens, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $95000 – $130000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in physics or an engineering discipline
- 1+ years of experience working on mechanical, fluid, or electrical systems (internships and project teams qualify)
Responsibilities
- Fill the role of instrumentation and test expert on the flight hardware development team
- Develop the detailed test plans and campaigns required to validate the flight hardware
- Assist with anomaly/failure investigations
- Develop requirements for new test systems needed to test and validate flight hardware
- Work with a cross-discipline team including electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to conceptualize and develop new test systems required to test and validate flight hardware
- Train personnel on the required processes and operations of complex test systems
- Ensure all testing is being conducted in compliance with all safety protocols, at all times
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with mechanical, drivetrain, and/or electrical engineering concepts
- Experience in a test focused role
- Experience in a product ownership role
- Experience working with mechanical, drivetrain, and electrical measurement devices
- Experience working with complex mechanical and/or electrical systems and the ability to read drawings and system diagrams
- Mathematical, computer, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
