Senior Aviation Cabin Wi‑Fi Systems Architect

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 230,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Aviation Development Engineer in Bastrop, TX, to lead cabin connectivity architecture and HITL lab simulations for the next-generation Starlink passenger experience.

You will drive Wi‑Fi requirements, network configurations, and security alignments across airline partners and internal teams. The role requires a STEM degree and 5+ years in engineering or related program management, with strong collaboration skills and a track record of delivering complex aviation

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field required.
5+ years in engineering or technical program management.
Experience with cabin connectivity projects and Wi-Fi standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

Own cabin connectivity architecture and AP deployment for airline programs.
Drive next-gen passenger Wi‑Fi requirements and coexistence with other systems.
Design and operate HITL labs simulating airline cabins and test configurations.
Configure cabin routers/APs, SSID/VLAN/DHCP/NAT, and security controls.
Define passenger authentication and hotspot security per WPA2/WPA3 and Passpoint.
Coordinate across teams and partners to meet regulatory and certification needs.

Skills

Cabin connectivity design

IP networking

Hardware-in-the-loop

Wi‑Fi standards

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

HITL lab setup tools

Network testing equipment

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Aviation Development Engineer in Bastrop, TX, to lead cabin connectivity architecture and HITL lab simulations for the next-generation Starlink passenger experience.

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