# Test Stand Design & Build Engineer (Structures/Fluid Systems) at SpaceX

- Company: SpaceX
- What the company does: SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://www.spacex.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: McGregor, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-17
- Apply by: 2026-11-01
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8817336002?gh_jid=8817336002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-test-stand-design-and-build-engineer-structures-fluid-systems/

## About the role

SpaceX is looking for engineers to support the development and production testing of Starship/Raptor, Falcon, and Dragon engine and vehicle hardware in McGregor, TX. This is a fast-paced, hands-on, constantly evolving, real-as-it-gets engineering position available for the ambitious. We design, build, activate, modify, and maintain the fluid and mechanical systems that power, restrain, and measure the most powerful high-volume rocket engines in the world. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, or other engineering discipline
- 1+ years of hands-on design or build experience (professional work, internships, clubs, or other engineering activities qualify)
- Availability to work extended hours and weekends as needed—flexibility is required
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, take individual initiative, and communicate effectively to peers, leadership, and customers
- Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while maintaining a high sense of urgency in a fast-paced, challenging work environment
- Willingness to perform other related duties for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Tags: Texas - Test Equipment Engineers

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