Test Engineer, Battery Development

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 human life on Mars.

TEST ENGINEER, BATTERY DEVELOPMENT

The Development Test team is responsible for testing that supports every major program at SpaceX: Starship, Dragon, Falcon, and Starlink. We aim to excel at operating in situations where there is uncertainty and embrace the unexpected outcomes that result from testing. Our engineers specialize in the design and execution of unique tests for engines, components, and spacecraft on an accelerated schedule. This role offers a constant variety of diverse engineering challenges in a fast-paced, hands-on team environment.

The Battery Test group is a fast-paced R&D focused team that aims to increase reliability by testing next-generation batteries used in every SpaceX program. As a battery test engineer, you will design, fabricate, and implement a comprehensive suite of battery test equipment, and lead fully assembled pack-scale development testing aimed at ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of battery systems. This individual should be passionate about batteries with a background in mechanical engineering.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create test fixturing concepts, fabrication drawings, wiring schematics, and to establish mechanical, thermal, and electrical tests necessary for rapid development of battery packs.

• Repeated ownership of test campaigns, including test plan creation, new system activation, test operations, data review, and test stand equipment design/fabrication/maintenance.

• Establish rigorous safety protocols for high voltage applications and various destructive tests of batteries.

• Provide daily

Department: Texas - Development Test