Hiring: Test Engineer (Starship Development) Company: SpaceX Location: McGregor, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 16:57:56 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Aerospace Engineering, C, C++, CATIA, Java, MATLAB, Microsoft Excel, Python, Siemens NX, Systems Design, Visual Basic About the job Experience: •2 years of hands-on experience with mechanical systems, structural systems, propulsion systems, fluid systems, flight hardware or test operations •Knowledge of hazardous systems (cryogenic, flammable, hypergolic, pyrophoric) •Knowledge of high-pressure system design and handling •Operational familiarity with instrumentation and control components (pressure transducers, thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoid, pneumatic valves) •Creative ability to imagine and design from scratch, while retaining low cost, reliability, efficiency, and maintainability Required Skills: •Develop and execute tests at the engine and component level to evaluate hardware performance and survivability during the mission. •Repeated ownership of test campaigns, including test plan creation, new system activation, test operations, data review, and test stand equipment design/fabrication. •Provide daily direction and instruction to technicians to fabricate and integrate test articles and stand equipment. •Develop and maintain test procedures, sequences, scripts, configuration files, and software. •Operate and troubleshoot data acquisition and control systems, wiring, and instrumentation. DAQ systems are primarily National Instruments-based. •Operate and troubleshoot fluid and mechanical systems that include low to high-pressure gaseous working fluids and rocket propellants (including hypergols & cryogenics) as well as structural components and supporting infrastructure. •Operate mechanical systems; these include test stand support structures, heat exchangers, vacuum pumps, tooling, and fluid components such as valves, reliefs, burst disks, tubing, etc. •Automate repetitive test operations to increase efficiency and safety. Develop innovative processes to increase testing capability and rates, while maintaining high rigor of safety. Qualifications: •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) •Flight hardware is typically built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required •Physical effort including sitting or standing for extended periods of time, lifting and carrying weight such as materials or equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted •Work performed in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors and noise •Occasionally exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain) •Must be available to work extended hours, weekends, and shifts, which varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required •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. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!