Mission to the Stars
At 印慣敘, we believe that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. With our mission to enable human life on Mars, we're actively developing the technologies necessary to make this possible.
Development Test Engineer, Structures (Starship)
Responsibilities:
* As a test engineer for the Starship Structural Test team, you will develop and execute large system-level static and dynamic structural tests from conception, working closely with vehicle engineers to ensure seamless execution.
* You will design, modify, and build mechanical systems, including small lugs and brackets through large structural weldments.
* Your expertise will also be applied to designing, modifying, building, and troubleshooting fluid systems, which include low to high-pressure gaseous working fluids, rocket propellants (including cryogenic propellants), and hydraulic load control systems.
* Additionally, you will design, modify, build, and troubleshoot data acquisition (DAQ) and control systems, wiring, and instrumentation, utilizing NI-based DAQ systems and instruments such as strain gages, pressure transducers, deflection gages, load cells, thermocouples, and resistance temperature detectors (RTD).
* You will develop and maintain test procedures, sequences, scripts, configuration files, and software to ensure efficient and accurate testing.
* Operate the test stand from test assembly and activation through test execution, collaborating with a small team of engineers and technicians.
* Provide daily direction and instruction to technicians to integrate test articles and hardware, install instrumentation and wiring, assemble small and large mechanical components, repair metallic structures, pressurize and functional check of pressure systems, lift and transport large structures.
* Review data manually or using automatic scripts to guarantee accuracy and thoroughness.
Basic Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or other relevant engineering field.
* 1+ years of experience with testing, mechanical or data acquisition, and control system design, including internships and college competition teams.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
* Strong technical skills in one or more areas: mechanical or structural design, data acquisition and instrumentation, programming, fluid and hydraulic design or operation, and structural testing.
* Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and adapt to new situations, remaining unfazed by challenges that go beyond traditional comfort zones or experiences.
* Experience in project ownership under technical and schedule pressure, with limited scope and definition.
* Experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems (high pressure, high energy, hazardous gases and fluids, etc.).
* Experience working on projects involving the integration of electrical, mechanical, and software systems, with launch vehicle and/or spacecraft experience being beneficial but not required.
Additional Requirements:
* Frequent work in tight quarters requires physical dexterity.
* Ability to work at elevated heights occasionally, using scissor lifts and articulating boom lifts.
* Exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain.
* Ability to perform job duties requiring standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand over hand.
* Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.
* Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is essential.
ITAR Requirements:
* To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
印慣敘 is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of 印慣敘's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.