Integration & Test Engineer (Starlink Aviation)

Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
Snohomish, WA, United States
26 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Internship / Graduate position
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$100,000.0 - $117,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Software Applications Configuration Management Hardware Testing Integration Tests

Job description

As an Integration & Test Engineer supporting our enterprise aviation customers, you will be tasked with owning test software, test equipment, integrated testing of electrical and network systems, and will be a technical resource for fellow engineering, specialist and technician colleagues. You will be responsible for developing, validating and maintaining high-reliability, high-performing enterprise network solutions for Starlink., * Design, activate and operate test hardware and equipment including test software as needed to evaluate component and system performance for various mobility network applications

  • Troubleshoot hardware issues real-time, push feedback to correct owners to eliminate repeat issues
  • Aid in investigations and root-cause analysis of any non-conformances, and work with responsible engineers to develop test requirements for flight hardware, driving hardware and system design improvements.
  • Work with teams across disciplines including electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to conceptualize and develop test systems required to test Starlink hardware
  • Create and modify software applications to run data acquisition and control systems

Requirements

  • 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:

  • Master’s degree inan engineering discipline
  • 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, and procedures and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale
  • Experience in a production environment
  • Demonstrated engineering intuition, critical thinking, and comfort with ambiguity, * To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Benefits & conditions

$100,000.00 - $117,500.00 life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan United States, Washington, Woodinville 8131 West Bostian Road (Show on map) Jul 16, 2026, * Some travel to our launch sites may be required as needed, up to 25%

  • Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 1: $100,000.00 - $117,500.00 Level 2: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00

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 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, access to 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 accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

About the company

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

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