Aviation Networking Engineer: Cabin Wi‑Fi & HITL Architect

SpaceX; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks an Aviation Development Engineer, Networking (Starlink) to drive cabin connectivity architecture and HITL lab representations for airline programs. You will translate lab and flight data into scalable architecture decisions and manage customer and regulatory engagements.

The role requires hands-on IP networking, wireless design experience, and strong cross-functional collaboration across partners, airframe manufacturers, and SpaceX leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline.
• Hands-on IP networking and router/AP configuration experience.
• Experience designing, building, or operating HITL labs for airline cabins.
• Experience with Wi‑Fi standards and RF design in high-density environments.
• Ability to coordinate across partners and internal stakeholders for requirements and trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Own cabin connectivity architecture for assigned airline programs and backhaul to the Starlink terminal.
• Define and verify passenger authentication and hotspot security requirements.
• Lead lab environments representing airline cabins and prove architecture before fleet rollout.
• Coordinate with customers, airframe manufacturers, and partners to prepare technical artifacts for licenses and type approvals.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and provide updates to senior management.

Skills

Wi-Fi systems design

IP networking

Hardware-in-the-loop

Stakeholder management

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

HITL lab equipment

Job description

SpaceX seeks an Aviation Development Engineer, Networking (Starlink) to drive cabin connectivity architecture and HITL lab representations for airline programs. You will translate lab and flight data into scalable architecture decisions and manage customer and regulatory engagements.

The role requires hands-on IP networking, wireless design experience, and strong cross-functional collaboration across partners, airframe manufacturers, and SpaceX leadership.