DEVELOPMENT TEST ENGINEER, FLUIDS/MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

• Design, build, modify, and troubleshoot fluid systems (low and high pressure gasses, cryogenics, hydraulics, and rocket propellants)
• Design, build, and modify mechanical systems (small lugs, struts, and brackets to large welded/bolted structures)
• Design, build, modify, and troubleshoot data acquisition and control systems (sensors, electromechanical actuators, programmable controllers)
• Work with vehicle responsible engineers to develop and execute tests from conception to completion, therein championing test article and test stand configuration, boundary condition definitions, development of fluid, electrical, and software schematics, and concepts of operation
• Review data manually or using automated scripts
• Provide daily direction and instruction to technicians to integrate test hardware and build test equipment
• React to rapidly changing priorities, travel to other SpaceX locations, and work unusual schedules as necessary to accomplish project objectives
• Apply critical thinking abilities alongside foundational engineering principles to address unusual problems. Thereafter, collaborate with diverse, multidisciplinary teams to bring ideated solutions to reality.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or other engineering discipline
• 1+ years of experience developing and executing testing from conception to completion (internship experience qualifies)

• Demonstrated success in situations where multidisciplinary engineering skills were used to execute a design or project under technical/schedule pressure and where scope and definition were limited
• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills or adapt to dynamic situations
• Work experience with aerospace structural, mechanical, or propulsion systems assembly and testing
• Demonstrated achievements where quick-thinking and problem solving played a critical role
• Experience with design and operation of hazardous systems – cryogenic, flammable, hypergolic, pyrophoric, high-pressure, etc.
• Experience using electromechanical instrumentation and control hardware and software

• Flight hardware typically is built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required; capability to lift up to 2 lbs unassisted
• Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying light weight such as materials or equipment
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Work occasionally performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
• Some travel (up to 25%) required to other SpaceX locations; flexibility required

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.