Aviation Test Systems Engineer

Starlink; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision, dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Starlink Aviation Test Specialist to join the team designing and deploying test systems for Starlink aviation products. You will work closely with design and certification engineers and external partners to ensure robust testing and FAA compliance.

The role involves hands-on assembly and testing of mechanical/electrical systems, building harnesses and test racks, data collection, and supporting production and qualification tests. Extended hours or weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical/structural/fluid/electrical systems.
• 2+ years of experience performing electronic testing and inspection using portable measuring devices.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work on extended hours or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Design, procure and perform mechanical and electrical assembly, activation of mission-specific development and CI test systems for all Starlink aviation platforms
• Design and build wire harnesses, PCBAs, test racks, robotics, and environmental simulation equipment
• Operate, collect and report data of test findings for vibration, shock, thermal, RF, load tests to meet FAA certification requirements
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
• Support production, engineering, and qualification tests including equipment bring-up and configuration, dry runs, and in situ troubleshooting
• Manage first article builds, address shortages and errors, and feedback findings into documentation
• Manage supply chain and vendors for outsourced equipment builds
• Develop and manage maintenance plans for production equipment
• Maintain safe, clean, stocked, and orderly work area

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Electronic testing

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Associate degree

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

Network analyzer

Altium

Mentor PCB

NX

Git

JIRA

Python

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Starlink Aviation Test Specialist to join the team designing and deploying test systems for Starlink aviation products. You will work closely with design and certification engineers and external partners to ensure robust testing and FAA compliance.

The role involves hands-on assembly and testing of mechanical/electrical systems, building harnesses and test racks, data collection, and supporting production and qualification tests. Extended hours or weekends may be required.