Jobs at Spacex – Development Test Engineer

Job Description:

Join the Development Test group as a Test Engineer developing SpaceX’s newest products. Development Test is a fast paced R&D focused group that aims to reduce hardware development time and increase reliability by testing SpaceX’s upcoming products, ground systems, spacecraft, and launch vehicles. Our Test Engineers design, fabricate, and implement test equipment as well as conduct development tests for the new structures, components, and mechanisms.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create test stand concepts, fabrication drawings, wiring schematics, and instrumentation lists
• Design and analyze structures, fluid systems, and mechanisms
• Supervise the integration of test stands including fabrication, mechanical assembly and data/control systems
• Operate test stands with great attention to detail. (Tests have very little margin for error, so attention to detail is a crucial and essential characteristic of a development test engineer)

Job Requirements:

• Ability to work at elevated heights occasionally (scissor lifts and articulated boom lifts)
• Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 30 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to work in outdoor environments as needed
• Must be available to work extended hours and some weekends
• Willing to travel for short trips as needed, up to 10% travel

Qualification & Experience:

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or another engineering discipline

Job Details:

Company: SpaceX

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Portsmouth, VA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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