Test Engineer (Falcon Test)
Test Engineer (Falcon Test)
SpaceX
SpaceX is seeking a Test Engineer for the Falcon Test team, responsible for ensuring the reliability and quality of rocket hardware through rigorous testing processes. The role involves developing test requirements, conducting tests, analyzing data, and collaborating with engineers to improve flight hardware and processes.
Qualification
- 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)
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical systems, structural systems, propulsion systems, fluid systems, flight hardware or test operations (preferred)
- Ability to thrive in ambiguous requirements and aggressive timelines
- High levels of personal autonomy and self-direction
Responsibility
- 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)
- Document test results and recommend 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; collaborate with design, production, and launch engineers on improvements
- 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
