Starship Avionics Test Technician: Build & Validate Flight Hardware

Spacex; Hawthorne (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Test Specialist for the Starship Avionics Test team. You will build, operate, and maintain test systems to validate electronic devices on Starship and related spacecraft, collaborating with engineers to develop procedures and ensure mission readiness.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, wiring, and high-voltage testing, with responsibilities spanning fixture design, data summarization, and ongoing process improvements. Overtime and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 3+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
• Perform tests independently, or with engineers, according to test procedures and design requirements.
• Summarize and distribute test data and preliminary test results to all interested parties.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and document test procedures.
• Develop safety barriers, protocols, and control systems that protect humans from high voltage testing hazards.
• Assist in the design of test fixtures, test setups, and test stands to be used for qualification and/or development campaigns.
• Independently fabricate or build instrumentation, mechanical or fluid systems, and high voltage electrical systems.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Support anomaly investigations and work toward resolution.
• Assist in the tracking and servicing of critical calibrated instrumentation.
• Maintain the shop floor including floor stock, tooling, and ground support equipment.

Skills

Schematic reading

Ohm's Law knowledge

High voltage systems

Electromechanical fabrication

Electrical harnessing

Tooling and measurement

Blueprints interpretation

Problem solving

Safety protocols

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in physics/engineering

Tools

DAQ hardware

Oscilloscopes

Soldering and wiring

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Test Specialist for the Starship Avionics Test team. You will build, operate, and maintain test systems to validate electronic devices on Starship and related spacecraft, collaborating with engineers to develop procedures and ensure mission readiness.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, wiring, and high-voltage testing, with responsibilities spanning fixture design, data summarization, and ongoing process improvements. Overtime and weekends may be required.