SpaceX

Test Engineer, Battery Development

McGregor, TXmidAdded today

About this role

SpaceX seeks a Battery Test Engineer to design and execute comprehensive testing for next-generation battery systems across Starship, Dragon, Falcon, and Starlink programs. You'll own test campaigns from conception through data analysis, managing test stand equipment, safety protocols, and collaborating with technicians and engineers in a fast-paced R&D environment.

What you'll do

Design test fixturing, schematics, and mechanical/thermal/electrical tests for rapid battery pack development
Lead full test campaigns including planning, activation, operations, data review, and equipment maintenance
Establish safety protocols for high-voltage and destructive battery testing
Supervise technicians in fabrication and integration of test articles and stand equipment
Develop and maintain test procedures, software scripts, and configuration files
Operate National Instruments DAQ systems, instrumentation, and troubleshoot data acquisition and control systems

What they're looking for

Mechanical engineering fundamentals and hands-on testing
Lithium-ion battery handling and safety protocols
High-pressure, high-voltage, cryogenic, and hazardous systems experience
3D CAD modeling (NX, Inventor, CATIA, etc.)
Programming (Python, Matlab, C, C++, Java, or Visual Basic)
Instrumentation knowledge (pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, etc.)
Data anomaly analysis and root cause identification
Technical writing and procedure documentation

Benefits

Work on cutting-edge space exploration technology
Hands-on role with diverse engineering challenges
Collaborative, fast-paced team environment
Exposure to multiple SpaceX flagship programs
Opportunity to design and build from scratch
Mentorship from experienced aerospace engineers

Likely interview questions

Describe your most complex hands-on testing project—what was your role in designing and executing it?
How have you approached designing test equipment or fixtures with limited resources or tight schedules?

Tell us about a time you identified a safety hazard in a test environment; how did you address it?
What experience do you have working with hazardous systems, and how do you prioritize safety and attention to detail?
Describe your familiarity with battery systems, whether lithium-ion cells, packs, or thermal management.
How do you troubleshoot when a test doesn't go as planned, and how would you communicate unexpected results to a design team?
Walk us through your experience with DAQ systems or instrumentation—what have you measured and how did you process that data?

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