Aviation Starlink Deployment Engineer

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX Bastrop, TX is seeking an Aviation Development Engineer to drive the Starlink service launch with airline partners. You will own the technical engagement, define milestones, and coordinate documentation for licenses, approvals, and regulatory audits across teams including engineering, maintenance, and passenger experience.

Responsibilities include leading program reviews, aligning with customers and manufacturers, and maintaining schedule discipline to meet critical timelines while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline (required).
• Experience navigating complex aerospace programs and regulatory processes.
• Strong ability to produce documentation and manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Starlink service launch with airline partners and govern program delivery.
• Coordinate governance reporting to SpaceX leadership and customers.
• Plan and execute schedules, requirements, and compliance artifacts for licenses and approvals.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers, airframe manufacturers and partners.

Skills

Program management

Aerospace industry knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Technical documentation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Job description

SpaceX Bastrop, TX is seeking an Aviation Development Engineer to drive the Starlink service launch with airline partners. You will own the technical engagement, define milestones, and coordinate documentation for licenses, approvals, and regulatory audits across teams including engineering, maintenance, and passenger experience.

Responsibilities include leading program reviews, aligning with customers and manufacturers, and maintaining schedule discipline to meet critical timelines while