Aviation Test Systems Engineer

SpaceX; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 97,424,000 - 146,136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental coverage

Stock or equity option

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Starlink Aviation Test Specialist to design, build, and deploy test systems used in producing Starlink aviation products. You will collaborate with design and certification engineers and FAA partners to ensure robust testing and integration.

Responsibilities include assembling harnesses, PCBAs, test racks, and environmental equipment, collecting test data, and troubleshooting across vibration, thermal, RF, and other tests to meet FAA standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience with electronic testing and inspection devices.
• Associate degree preferred; hands-on engineering exposure beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design and assemble mechanical and electrical test systems for Starlink Aviation products.
• Build wire harnesses, PCBAs, test racks, and environmental equipment.
• Operate tests and report data to support FAA certification requirements.
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications.
• Support production and engineering through equipment bring-up and troubleshooting.
• Manage first article builds and address shortages or errors.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical testing

Documentation

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

NX

Altium

Git

JIRA

Python

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Starlink Aviation Test Specialist to design, build, and deploy test systems used in producing Starlink aviation products. You will collaborate with design and certification engineers and FAA partners to ensure robust testing and integration.

Responsibilities include assembling harnesses, PCBAs, test racks, and environmental equipment, collecting test data, and troubleshooting across vibration, thermal, RF, and other tests to meet FAA standards.