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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mechanical Integration and Test Engineer (Starlink) - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** Snohomish, WA, United States - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $117,500.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Configuration Management, SolidWorks (CAD), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Systems Integration, Integration Tests, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17608793?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17608793%2FMechanical-Integration-Test-Engineer-Starlink-Washington-Woodinville ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline * 1+ years of design and/or hands-on manufacturing experience (internships, collegiate engineering projects such as Formula SAE, Baja SAE, etc., or professional industry experience will be considered) PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: * Master's degree in an engineering discipline * Experience with MATLAB, Python, or another programming language * Experience with integration and testing of propulsion, thermal, electrical and/or structural systems * Experience integrating avionics systems * Proficiency in NX/CATIA/SolidWorks or any industry standard CAD design tools * Experience writing test plans, procedures, and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale * Experience in a production environment * Documentation and configuration management experience * Demonstrated engineering intuition, critical thinking, and comfort with ambiguity ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: * Some travel to other SpaceX sites may be required as needed, up to 15% * Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet mission-critical deadlines * This position is very hands-on and requires one to be on their feet for extended periods of time, up to 4 hours at a time * Will often work side by side with our technicians and must be able to climb ladders, stoop, bend, crawl, and work in tight spaces, * 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. ## Description Integration and Test engineers, are responsible for understanding every system on the satellite and across our user products. Engineers on this team must have a working knowledge of design, schematics, operations, manufacturing, testing, and flight. A successful Integration and Test Engineer demonstrates engineering intuition and critical thinking and is comfortable working under ambiguous requirements with minimal oversight. 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