Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Integration and Test Engineer to join our team. As an Integration and Test Engineer, you will be responsible for the initial system testing of the Starship Vehicle.
Your primary objective will be to develop procedures and tools to test all integrated vehicle assemblies and verify vehicle health before launch. This includes ensuring that individual assembly areas can execute checkouts seamlessly with minimal overhead and accelerating all aspects of vehicle factory operations to meet our rapid production and launch cadence goals.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in ground/test software, test equipment (propulsion and avionics), integrated testing of vehicle high pressure and avionics systems. Additionally, you will serve as a technical resource for all applicable Starship build engineers, specialists, and technicians.
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Key Responsibilities
* Develop Deep Understanding of Vehicle Avionics/Propulsion Architecture
* 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 Provide Feedback to Correct Owners to Eliminate Repeat Issues
* Interface with Design, Build, and Systems Engineering Teams 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
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Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering Discipline
* 1+ Years of Hands-On Engineering Experience
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Preferred Skills and Experience
* Proven Experience in Streamlining Test Operations by Challenging Requirements and Eliminating Process Waste
* Systems Engineering Experience with 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
* Familiarity with Software Development in Rust, Python, or Other Languages
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Benefits and Requirements
* Willingness to Travel to Launch Sites Up to 15%
* Ability to Pass Air Force Background Checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
* Ability to Work All Shifts, Extended Hours, and Weekends as Needed
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