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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. DEVELOPMENT TEST ENGINEER (STARSHIELD)   Starshield  leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use,  Starshield  is designed for government use, with  an initial  focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads.     As a Development Test Engineer on the  Starshield  team,  you’ll  design and build the custom test solutions that unlock the next generation of our satellites.   You’ll  take ownership of reducing hardware development time and dramatically increasing reliability by creating innovative test equipment and running rigorous development tests on  Starshield’s  upcoming products, ground systems, spacecraft, and critical subassemblies. From inventing new fixtures and automated systems to  validating  structures, components, and mechanisms under real-world conditions,  you’ll  turn ambitious designs into flight-ready hardware that powers secure, high-performance satellite constellations.   If you thrive on hands-on engineering, rapid iteration, and solving problems that no off-the-shelf solution can handle, this is your chance to make a direct impact on the future of space.   RESPONSIBILITIES:   Design, develop, and execute static and dynamic environmental tests (thermal, vibration, shock, etc.) on satellite systems, components, and mechanisms — owning test articles, fixtures, boundary conditions, schematics, and CONOPS Lead the bring-up, commissioning, modification, and continuous improvement of test assets including TVAC chambers, vibration shakers, structural test stands, and hydraulic systems Partner closely with mechanical, electrical, thermal, launch and integration engineers to define requirements and deliver customized testing solutions Own multiple end-to-end test campaigns, including test plan creation, system activation, operations, data review, and test stand design/fabrication Design, build, modify , and troubleshoot data acquisition (DAQ) and control systems, wiring, and instrumentation Automate repetitive test operations and develop innovative processes to increase testing capacity, rate, efficiency, and safety while maintaining  high rigor Identify  system pitfalls and hazards, then collaborate with design engineers to resolve anomalies and drive improvements to both test stands and flight hardware Train technicians and other engineers on test concepts and equipment use   BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:   Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering 1+ years of experience in one or more of the following:   Involvement with an extracurricular project team designing and building mechanical structures Academic research on mechanical structures Professional experience designing and analyzing mechanical structures   PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:   Master's degree in an engineering discipline Experience designing and executing environmental test campaigns (thermal, vibration, shock, etc.) Understanding and proper application of GD&T Experience with NX Experience performing finite element analysis (FEA) Experience with large steel and/or aluminum weldment design and analysis Experience with high pressure (up to 30,000 psi) fluid system design and analysis Hands-on design and fabrication experience Basic programming skills (Python, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS preferred) Data acqui