Test Engineer - Electric Propulsion, Satellites (Starlink)

What this role involves

This role involves designing and executing test campaigns for electric thrusters and components for the Starlink satellite program. The engineer will operate data acquisition systems, troubleshoot hardware, and collaborate with design engineers to improve reliability. The position requires hands-on work with high-vacuum facilities, avionics, and mechanical systems.

Skills this posting asks for

• test design
• test execution
• qualification testing
• data acquisition
• beckhoff
• twincat
• python
• high-vacuum
• pressurized feed systems
• avionics
• thruster diagnostics
• mechanical fabrication
• heat exchangers
• vacuum pumps
• tooling
• valves
• tubing
• transient protection
• oscilloscope
• pressure transducers
• gas flowmeters
• thrust stands
• numerical data analysis
• automation

Requirements

• Remote policy: onsite

From the employer’s posting

SpaceX was founded under 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 developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling hum…