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SpaceX

Test Engineer (Dragon)

Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site

TEST ENGINEER (DRAGON) SpaceX is currently seeking talented individuals for a position on the Dragon Spacecraft Integration Mechanisms, Avionics/Automation, Interior, and Trunk sub-team. You will ...

SpaceX

Test Engineer (Dragon)

Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site

TEST ENGINEER (DRAGON) SpaceX is currently seeking talented individuals for a position on the Dragon Spacecraft Integration Mechanisms, Avionics/Automation, Interior, and Trunk sub-team. You will ...

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP

NY · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

TEST ENGINEER (DRAGON) SpaceX is currently seeking talented individuals for a position on the Dragon Spacecraft Integration Mechanisms, Avionics/Automation, Interior, and Trunk sub-team. You will ...

SpaceX

Test Engineer (Dragon)

Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site

TEST ENGINEER (DRAGON) SpaceX is currently seeking talented individuals for a position on the Dragon Spacecraft Integration Mechanisms, Avionics/Automation, Interior, and Trunk sub-team. You will ...

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP

NY · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

LAUNCH ENGINEER, DRAGON SpaceX is seeking exceptional candidates for a Launch Engineer position on the Dragon Integration team. In this role, you will apply your technical expertise, hands‑on ...

Future Ventures

NY · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

LAUNCH ENGINEER, DRAGON SpaceX is seeking exceptional candidates for a Launch Engineer position on the Dragon Integration team. In this role, you will apply your technical expertise, hands-on ...

SpaceX

Launch Engineer, Dragon

Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site

LAUNCH ENGINEER, DRAGON SpaceX is seeking exceptional candidates for a Launch Engineer position on the Dragon Integration team. In this role, you will apply your technical expertise, hands-on ...

SpaceX

Launch Engineer, Dragon

Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site

LAUNCH ENGINEER, DRAGON SpaceX is seeking exceptional candidates for a Launch Engineer position on the Dragon Integration team. In this role, you will apply your technical expertise, hands-on ...

SpaceX

Launch Engineer, Dragon

Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site

LAUNCH ENGINEER, DRAGON SpaceX is seeking exceptional candidates for a Launch Engineer position on the Dragon Integration team. In this role, you will apply your technical expertise, hands-on ...

SpaceX

Test Engineer (Dragon)

Mcgregor, TX · On-site

TEST ENGINEER (DRAGON) The Development Test team is responsible for testing that supports every major program at SpaceX: Starship, Dragon, Falcon, and Starlink. In this role, your primary ...

SpaceX

Test Engineer (Dragon)

Mcgregor, TX · On-site

TEST ENGINEER (DRAGON) The Development Test team is responsible for testing that supports every major program at SpaceX: Starship, Dragon, Falcon, and Starlink. In this role, your primary ...

SpaceX

Test Engineer (Dragon)

Mcgregor, TX · On-site

TEST ENGINEER (DRAGON) The Development Test team is responsible for testing that supports every major program at SpaceX: Starship, Dragon, Falcon, and Starlink. In this role, your primary ...

SpaceX

Software Engineer, C++ (Dragon)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$145K - $175K/yr

SOFTWARE ENGINEER, C++ (DRAGON) As a software engineer on the Dragon team, you will develop, analyze and verify the mission critical software configurations that fly our Dragon Crewed and Cargo ...

SpaceX

Mechanical Engineer (Dragon)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

MECHANICAL ENGINEER (DRAGON) A Dragon Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the continued development of critical components and the overall structural design of the most advanced human-rated ...

SpaceX

Software Engineer, C++ (Dragon)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$145K - $175K/yr

SOFTWARE ENGINEER, C++ (DRAGON) As a software engineer on the Dragon team, you will develop, analyze and verify the mission critical software configurations that fly our Dragon Crewed and Cargo ...

KC Fab LLC

CNC Plasma & Dragon Operator

Grandview, MO · On-site

$20.25 - $27.50/hr

The CNC Plasma Table & Dragon Operator will play a critical role in ensuring efficient production ... Proficiency with programming CNC machines using CAD/CAM software is REQUIRED. * Knowledge of ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for dragon developer in the United States is $19.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Dragon Developers are professionals who specialize in working with Dragon NaturallySpeaking, a popular speech recognition software developed by Nuance. Their primary role involves creating, customizing, and integrating voice command solutions to improve user productivity, accessibility, and workflow automation. They may develop custom scripts, macros, or applications to extend Dragon's capabilities for specific industries or users. Dragon Developers often collaborate with clients to tailor the software to unique business needs and provide technical support for optimal performance.

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Required CredentialsProgramming skills, knowledge of AI and scripting languagesProgramming skills, knowledge of game engines and scripting languages
Work EnvironmentGame studios, AI development firms, simulation companiesVideo game studios, entertainment industry
Industry UsagePrimarily in AI and simulation projects within gamingDesign, develop, and test video games

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Test Engineer (Dragon)

SpaceX

Cape Canaveral, FL • On-site

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Posted 21 days ago

SpaceX rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 152 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

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 (DRAGON)
SpaceX is currently seeking talented individuals for a position on the Dragon Spacecraft Integration Mechanisms, Avionics/Automation, Interior, and Trunk sub-team. You will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop novel solutions in spacecraft reusability. You will work on post-flight vehicles, testing and refurbishing next generation Dragon spacecraft, designed to take crew and cargo to low Earth orbit. You will have ownership of your work in all phases. The test team is the last line of defense testing and screening all hardware and systems on our spacecraft. The role will also require significant interface with the design engineers, providing the opportunity to continuously improve the capsule design and ground processing as the team works to establish aircraft-like operations on Dragon.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop and execute procedures for integrated testing of both Crew and Cargo Dragon flight hardware and subsystems during post-flight processing, teardown, maintenance, and pre-flight processing
  • Develop test solutions for in-house developed hardware products which will fly to space
  • Act as a Dragon vehicle controller and test conductor during Dragon integrated system tests
  • Evaluate flight vehicle requirements and work scope definition for capsule refurbishment campaigns, including evaluation of change, risk, and previous as-built conditions
  • Develop and implement integration processes for assigned ownership areas
  • Manage multiple ground support equipment and facility improvement projects, knowing how to prioritize highest return on investment projects and how to effectively communicate those returns
  • Design and develop tools (hardware and/or software) to enable and optimize test operations and vehicle processing
  • Work with unique SpaceX application software to develop automated solutions to test processing, requirements management, test campaign management, and data reviews
  • Collaborate with test and responsible engineers to resolve technical problems, integrate new processes and hardware, and continuously improve upon testing tools and processes
  • Independently troubleshoot vehicle or GSE failures to root cause and write the disposition and follow-on plan
  • Effectively communicate test priorities, including personnel safety, vehicle safety, and schedule when coordinating with other teams

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in physics, electrical engineering, software engineering, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of experience with hardware development, vehicle integration or refurbishment, manufacturing, pressurized systems, or operations (internship and project experience applies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience with test equipment and measurement techniques to verify and validate product requirements
  • Understanding of schematics (fluids/electrical) to analyze and improve test coverage
  • Understanding of mechanical mechanisms and how they move, load, and fail
  • Understanding of metrology, sources of measurement error, and uncertainty analysis
  • Experience working with high pressure, fluid, and electrical systems
  • Experience in writing test plans and test procedures
  • Experience interacting with CAD software and large CAD models
  • Understanding of, or hands-on experience with test operations with gases/fluids, mechanical systems, and/or avionics components and sensors
  • Experience with data acquisition setup and field measurements on installed flight hardware (dimensional, electrical, or fluids)
  • Experience developing in object-oriented software languages such as Python and C++
  • Experience automating tests or data review in Python
  • Experience in debugging, performance optimizations, unit testing, and code reviewing
  • Experience working on spacecraft or launch vehicles

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to pass Space Force background check for Cape Canaveral
  • Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 45 lbs.)
  • Comfortable being trained to work around hypergolic propellants (MMH and NTO) and willing to work with hazardous materials
  • Ability to work extended hours in a high-tempo, high-stress environment
  • Occasional travel may be required
  • Willingness to work outdoors
  • 55-hour work weeks are typical, schedule varies depending on site operational needs, flexibility required

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
    Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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