Development Test Engineer, Structures (Starship)

Full-time - Entry Level

Starbase, TX

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

This position is a test engineer for the Starship Structural Test team. This team develops, designs, builds, and executes large system-level static and dynamic structural tests. The test engineer role is highly multidisciplinary; the individual may be expected to work with vehicle engineers, develop and execute static and dynamic system-level structural tests from conception. This includes test article and test stand configuration, boundary conditions, fluid, electrical, and software schematics, and concept of operations. The role also involves designing, modifying, and building mechanical systems, fluid systems, and data acquisition and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with vehicle engineers to develop and execute static and dynamic system-level structural tests from conception.
• Design, modify, and build mechanical systems including small lugs and brackets through large structural weldments.
• Design, modify, build, and troubleshoot fluid systems including low to high-pressure gaseous working fluids and rocket propellants.
• Design, modify, build, and troubleshoot data acquisition (DAQ) and control systems, wiring, and instrumentation.
• Develop and maintain test procedures, sequences, scripts, configuration files, and software.
• Operate the test stand from test assembly and activation through test execution with a small team of engineers and technicians.
• Provide daily direction and instruction to technicians to integrate test articles and hardware.
• Review data manually or using automatic scripts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or other engineering field.
• 1+ years of experience with testing, mechanical or data acquisition, and control system design.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong technical skills in mechanical or structural design, data acquisition and instrumentation, programming, fluid and hydraulic design or operation, and structural testing.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and adapt to new situations.
• Experience in project ownership under technical and schedule pressure.
• Experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems.
• Experience working on projects that involve the integration of electrical, mechanical, and software systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Various discounts and perks.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• 5 days of sick leave per year.