> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/146246-development-test-engineer-starshield](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/146246-development-test-engineer-starshield). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. 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 - $135,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Python (Programming Language) - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5b43fe49d58288af ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, * Master's degree in an engineering discipline * 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 * 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 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, * 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 * Create test stand and equipment concepts, fabrication drawings, wiring schematics, and instrumentation lists * Design and analyze structures, fluid systems, and mechanisms * Coordinate with design engineering to determine what equipment to procure and maintain in the test lab * Help train technicians and other engineers on test concepts and equipment use * Supervise the integration of test stands including fabrication, mechanical assembly, and data/control systems * Operate test stands with great attention to detail (tests have very little margin for error, so attention to detail is a crucial and essential skill in this role) * Collaborate with dynamics and thermal engineers to ensure test equipment meets vehicle and environmental requirements ## Related Videos - [Playing Games with CSS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/210-playing-games-with-css) - [CUDA in Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1294-cuda-in-python) - [How to Stop Choosing JavaScript Frameworks and Start Living](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/118-how-to-stop-choosing-javascript-frameworks-and-start-living) - [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) - [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) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Dev Digest 129 - Now that's what I call private data!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/468-dev-digest-129-now-that-s-what-i-call-private-data) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)