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Be ready on test plans, instrumentation, failure modes for valves/chambers/lines, how you document results, and Starship-scale iteration under schedule pressure. Walk through a real test campaign you owned end-to-end.
Strong fit if you like hardware truth over slides: rigorous testing of flight propulsion parts in a fast SpaceX program environment in El Segundo.
As a Test Engineer on Starship propulsion components, expect hands-on test planning, fixture/setup work, instrumentation, running and aborting hot/cold or component tests, logging anomalies, and closing findings with design/manufacturing so hardware can fly.
No cert package was provided. Prioritize propulsion test methods, data acquisition, root-cause, fluid/thermal basics, and safety/procedure discipline over paid credentials.
No—the listing is El Segundo, CA with remote set to off-site only.
Test engineering for Starship propulsion components: prove hardware under real conditions, not pure desk analysis.
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Website: spacex.com
Space Exploration Technologies Corp., doing business as SpaceX, is an American spaceflight, telecommunications, and artificial intelligence company headquartered at the Starbase development site in Starbase, Texas. The company operates 3 divisions: "Space", which conducts more orbital launches annually than any other launch provider, including national programs; "Connectivity", which operates Starlink, a communications satellite company; and "Artificial intelligence", which operates Grok, X, and data centers. The company is credited with advances in rocket propulsion, reusa…
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TEST ENGINEER, PROPULSION COMPONENTS (STARSHIP) SpaceX El Segundo, CA Full Time - On-site Role Overview The Components Test Organization at SpaceX is dedicated to providing the testing expertise necessary for developing flight hardware across various systems including Falcon Launch Systems, Dragon Spacecraft Systems, Starship Launch and Spacecraft Systems, as well as Starlink Telecommunications Satellites. This role involves hands-on responsibilities from conception through R&D testing, design qualification testing, production/acceptance testing, and failure investigations of any hardware in its lifecycle. Core Duties Provide critical testing expertise to the development process of flight hardware. Proficient in multiple engineering disciplines including electrical, mechanical, fluid dynamics, automation, and control systems. Analyze test data for interpretation and actionable insights. Expertise in safe operation of highly energetic and hazardous tests to ensure safety. Develop automated test systems for rapid and reliable production of flight hardware. Skills in systems engineering, CAD, analysis, fabrication/build, project management, and logistics. What We're Looking For Experience with propulsion components such as high-pressure systems is highly desirable. A background in test engineering or a related field is necessary. Strong problem-solving skills are essential for interpreting complex data and developing innovative solutions. About the Company SpaceX was founded on the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today, SpaceX is actively working towards this goal by developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. Our mission is to accelerate the advent of humanity's permanent multi-planet civilization. Applying for This Role To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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