Test Engineer, Avionics (Starship)

About this role

SpaceX is seeking a Test Engineer for their Avionics team to develop and scale test equipment and automation for wire harness production in Starship vehicles. This role involves problem-solving across electrical, mechanical, and software domains to ensure the quality and reliability of harnesses crucial for flight operations.

What you'll do

• Design and develop production test equipment and automation systems
• Define and validate test methods for wire harness quality
• Drive root-cause analysis for test failures
• Scale test capacity to meet production rates
• Transition new test capabilities into sustained production

What they're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 1+ years of design or manufacturing experience
• Experience with custom test equipment
• Knowledge of wire harness electrical testing methods
• Programming or scripting for test automation
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience in multidisciplinary projects

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace technology
• Impact on vehicles flying to orbit
• Dynamic and challenging work environment
• Collaborative team atmosphere
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