Electrical Test Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Texas is seeking an Electrical Test Development Engineer for Starlink customer hardware to own the development of test solutions for high‑volume consumer equipment, including Starlink dishes, user terminals, and Wi‑Fi routers. You will work with cross‑functional teams from design to manufacturing to drive test coverage.

The role emphasizes designing automated tests, Python automation, and applying flight‑like loads, with a focus on reliability, yield, and scalable production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• At least 1 year of hardware development or electronics test engineering experience.
• At least 1 year of programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated test solutions for high-volume consumer phased arrays, Wi‑Fi routers, power supplies, and upcoming products.
• Select commercial-off-the-shelf hardware and/or design custom PCBAs to measure signals, apply loads, and test units.
• Write Python automation software to interact with units, test equipment, field data, and production documentation.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test lab teams to improve reliability and yield.
• Challenge assumptions and find simple solutions to complex problems.

Skills

Programming experience

Hardware development / electronics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline

Job description

SpaceX in Texas is seeking an Electrical Test Development Engineer for Starlink customer hardware to own the development of test solutions for high‑volume consumer equipment, including Starlink dishes, user terminals, and Wi‑Fi routers. You will work with cross‑functional teams from design to manufacturing to drive test coverage.

The role emphasizes designing automated tests, Python automation, and applying flight‑like loads, with a focus on reliability, yield, and scalable production.