Aerospace Satellite Test Technician

Spacex; Redmond, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Health, vision and dental insurance

Paid time off

Company shuttle

Job summary

SpaceX seeks a hands-on Test Technician to support development and qualification testing of Starlink satellites in the Redmond Test Lab. Prepare hardware, run procedures, fabricate fixtures, and restore setups on the floor.

Participate in testing of Thermal, Thermal Vacuum, Vibration, Pressure, Battery, and Solar systems, while collaborating with engineering to build test rigs and ensure high-quality data and results.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience with mechanical/structural/fluid/electrical systems.
• 1+ years electronic testing and inspection using measuring devices.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills and ability to navigate ERP and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, instrument, and test satellite flight hardware through development, production and testing phases.
• Monitor asset performance during campaigns and ensure data integrity.
• Activate and maintain space simulation test equipment (Thermal, Vacuum, Vibration, etc.).
• Assemble and troubleshoot custom test racks and interfaces to improve test quality.
• Structural test build and execution for satellite components.
• Collaborate with engineering to plan and activate test equipment.
• Install and repair instrumentation and harnessing including sensors and transducers.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical experience

Structural systems

Fluid systems

Electrical systems

Electronic testing

Measuring devices

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

NASA STD 8739.4

IPC-620

J-STD-001

Soldering (iron)

Wire crimping

3D printing

Job description

SpaceX seeks a hands-on Test Technician to support development and qualification testing of Starlink satellites in the Redmond Test Lab. Prepare hardware, run procedures, fabricate fixtures, and restore setups on the floor.

Participate in testing of Thermal, Thermal Vacuum, Vibration, Pressure, Battery, and Solar systems, while collaborating with engineering to build test rigs and ensure high-quality data and results.