Integration & Test Engineer (Bus & Payload Sub-Assemblies)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company shuttles for commuting

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking an Integration & Test Engineer in Redmond, WA. You will lead the development of manufacturing and test processes for Starlink satellite sub-assemblies, collaborating with various teams to deliver flight-worthy hardware.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least one year of relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits include stock options, health coverage, and 3 weeks of vacation.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional experience in design, analysis, testing, or manufacturing.
• Internships and club projects can apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead assembly flow and test operations for satellite sub-assembly.
• Eliminate blockers and optimize production flow.
• Develop manufacturing assembly procedures.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electromechanical design

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

Job description

Location

Redmond, WA

Position Title

INTEGRATION & TEST ENGINEER (BUS & PAYLOAD SUB-ASSEMBLIES)

Role Overview

As an Integration & Test Engineer you will lead the development of manufacturing and test processes for sub‑assemblies used in the Starlink satellite. You will collaborate with production, design engineering, and supply chain teams to deliver flight‑worthy hardware.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage assembly flow and test operations of satellite sub‑assembly production area
• Enable day‑to‑day execution of the production area by eliminating blockers, slow‑downs, and waste
• Develop and refine manufacturing assembly procedures based on lessons learned and feedback
• Evaluate non‑conformances to determine root cause and drive corrective actions to implementation
• Scrutinize current and proposed designs for manufacturability, reliability, and repeatability
• Interface with technicians, specialists, and engineers of multiple disciplines to optimize manufacturing and reliability

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of professional mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing (internships/co‑ops and club projects can apply)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with integration and testing of propulsion, thermal, electrical, and/or structural systems
• Experience working with composites and integration of avionics systems
• Documentation and configuration management experience
• Experience writing test plans, procedures and providing go/no‑go judgment and rationale
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated engineering intuition, critical thinking, and comfort with ambiguity

Additional Requirements

• Some travel to launch sites may be required, up to 10%
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

Compensation and Benefits

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

EEO Statement

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Export Control Requirements

To comply with U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.