Test Engineer, Propulsion Components (Starship)

SpaceX(3 months ago)

Hawthorne, CAOnsiteFull TimeJunior$95,000 - $130,000Components Test Organization

About this role

The Test Engineer, Propulsion Components (Starship) works within SpaceX’s Components Test Organization to support development and validation of flight hardware across R&D, qualification, and production. The role is hands-on and focused on ensuring safe operation of energetic tests while enabling reliable, automated test systems for production. The position also supports failure investigations and contributes to overall hardware readiness for Starship systems.

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Required Skills

Instrumentation
Test Planning
Anomaly Investigation
Requirements Development
Cross-Functional
Training
Safety Compliance
Systems Engineering
CAD
Fabrication

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Physics or Engineering
U.S. Work Authorization (ITAR Eligible)

About SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.