Avionics Test Specialist — Satellite Systems (Starshield)

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, Vision, Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Test Specialist, Avionics (Starshield) in Hawthorne, CA, to support Starshield satellite production. You’ll design tooling, run automated tests, and assist in vehicle checkout and qualification tests, working with engineers to improve test coverage and reduce failures.

The role requires hands-on technical experience, Python and Linux familiarity, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment. Onsite work, with strong growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in a hands-on technical position or a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.
• 1+ years of electronic testing and inspection using portable measuring devices.
• 5+ years of experience reading electrical schematics to rework boards or perform tests.
• Experience with EMI, TVAC, vibration, and other design validation tests.
• Experience with Python and Linux-based systems; software development interest.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to develop and document test procedures for development and flight hardware.
• Perform tests with engineers according to procedures and automated scripts; provide data and pass/fail criteria.
• Assist in design and fabrication of hardware including harnesses, test fixtures, and server racks.
• Troubleshoot and write rework instructions for failing hardware in HITL and factory environments.
• Bring up and configure Linux-based servers for HITL and factory environments.
• Support satellite qualification testing by performing satellite operations per engineers’ work instructions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Python

Linux

Schematic reading

Data analysis

Education

Engineering degree (Assoc or Bach)

Tools

DAQ systems

Test fixtures

Server racks

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Test Specialist, Avionics (Starshield) in Hawthorne, CA, to support Starshield satellite production. You’ll design tooling, run automated tests, and assist in vehicle checkout and qualification tests, working with engineers to improve test coverage and reduce failures.

The role requires hands-on technical experience, Python and Linux familiarity, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment. Onsite work, with strong growth and comprehensive benefits.