Integration & Test Engineer — AI Satellite Systems

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Integration and Test Engineer for the Starmind program to own the manufacturing line for orbital compute hardware, memory, and networking. You will oversee assembly, integration, and testing of high-performance electronics to enable AI processing in space.

The role requires hands-on work, interface with engineers and technicians, and travel up to 15% to other SpaceX sites. It emphasizes meticulous test planning, documentation, and a readiness to work extended hours to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline is required.
• At least 1 year of design or hands-on manufacturing experience (internships/project experience acceptable).
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or another programming language is preferred.
• Experience with integration and testing of propulsion, thermal, electrical and/or structural systems.
• Experience integrating avionics systems and proficiency with CAD tools.
• Production environment experience and strong documentation and configuration management skills.
• Demonstrated engineering intuition, critical thinking, and comfort with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Manage physical infrastructure of test integration and operations
• Mechanical design of infrastructure and tooling for test integration and operations
• Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and integration
• Interface with both engineers, specialists, and technicians to optimize testing operations
• New vehicle integration into new and existing infrastructure
• Enable day-to-day execution of vehicle integration and test flow to serve our customers
• Evaluate non-conformances to determine root cause and create actionable items and system improvements

Skills

1+ years design/manufacturing

Engineering intuition

Critical thinking

Adaptability/ambiguous contexts

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

NX/CATIA/SolidWorks

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Integration and Test Engineer for the Starmind program to own the manufacturing line for orbital compute hardware, memory, and networking. You will oversee assembly, integration, and testing of high-performance electronics to enable AI processing in space.

The role requires hands-on work, interface with engineers and technicians, and travel up to 15% to other SpaceX sites. It emphasizes meticulous test planning, documentation, and a readiness to work extended hours to meet