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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Development Test Engineer (Starshield) - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** Hawthorne, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $117,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), White-Box Testing, Python (Programming Language) - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17608768?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17608768%2FDevelopment-Test-Engineer-Starshield-California-Hawthorne ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree inmechanical or aerospaceengineering * 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 acquisition and controls experience * Demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion * Experience using or setting up vibration test equipment * Experience using temperature and vacuum test systems * Active Secret, Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance, or ability to obtain one desired but not required ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: * Must be willing to travel as needed, up to 25% to other SpaceX sites * Ability to work at elevated heights occasionally (scissor lifts and articulated boom lifts) * Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted * Ability to work in outdoor environments, as needed * Must be available to work extended hours and some weekends as needed to meet production goals * This role is onsite and based in Hawthorne, CA, remote work not considered * Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing, * To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. ## Description * 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 maintaininghigh rigor * Identifysystem 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 ## Related Videos - [What I learned as a developer from accidents in space](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/642-what-i-learned-as-a-developer-from-accidents-in-space) - [CUDA in Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1294-cuda-in-python) - [Playing Games with CSS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/210-playing-games-with-css) - [Fighting test flakiness with time machines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/834-fighting-test-flakiness-with-time-machines) - [Full Stack Web Apps With Nothing But Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/417-full-stack-web-apps-with-nothing-but-python) - [Kirsty's Excellent Adventure in CSS Grid ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/126-kirsty-s-excellent-adventure-in-css-grid) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)