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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Specialist, Avionics (Starshield) - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** Hawthorne, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $68,640.0 - $104,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Outlook, Code Coverage, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Subsystems - **Published:** June 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4886aafa3325b1f9 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Wire harness assembly?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, * High school degree or equivalency certificate * 2+ years of experience working in a hands-on technical position or a bachelor's degree in an engineering field * 1+ years of experience performing electronic testing and inspection using portable measuring devices, * Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering field * 5+ years of experience reading electrical schematics to rework boards or perform tests * Experience with test operations procedures including thermal, vibration, thermal vacuum, shock and EMI (electrical magnetic interference) and safe handling of flight parts * Ability to read electro-mechanical schematics to interpret test results and understand system functionality * Ability to troubleshoot interconnected systems and determine root causes and implement fixes * Experience installing and use test instrumentation sensors, such as: strain gages, deflection gages, pressure transducers, load cells, thermocouples, RTDs, accelerometers, and analog circuitry * Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio) and ability to navigate and manipulate files * Experience with or interest in development of software in Python, and working with Linux based systems * Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment * Ability to solve complex problems with minimal supervision on tight schedules * Excellent communication skills both written and verbal ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: * Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed + Certain reoccurring testing events require starting at 4am, flexibility for a later start at 8am on days without testing events is possible * Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required to perform the functions of this position * Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted * This role is onsite in Hawthorne, CA, remote work not considered ## Description The Test Specialist, Avionics role is responsible for supporting the production of Starshield satellites. This includes designing tooling (electrical checkout racks, vehicle harnessing, DAQ setups etc.) and processes (vehicle checkout software, harness/component integration, troubleshooting procedures, etc.) to build Starshield vehicles at a continually increasing and rapid cadence. Test Specialists are expected to contribute to daily production activities, including dispositioning and troubleshooting issues, providing feedback, and running basic Python-based test software improvements to reduce false failures and improve test coverage. They also design first-article flight and GSE hardware, work with engineers to execute sub-system development testing, aid technicians with satellite production, and provide support with setting up and executing vehicle-level qualification tests, such as, thermal vacuum chamber (TVAC), electromagnetic interference (EMI), and other design validation tests., * Collaborate with engineers to develop and document test procedures on both development and flight hardware * Perform tests with engineers according to test procedures and automated test scripts while providing data and preliminary test results to derive a pass/fail criteria from each test * Assist in the design and fabrication of hardware including: Harnessing, test fixtures, and server racks * Troubleshoot and write rework instructions for failing hardware in both hardware in the loop (HITL) and factory environments * Perform bringing up and configuration of Linux based servers for use in HITL and factory environments following standardized procedures * Support satellite qualification testing by performing satellite operations using work instructions developed alongside engineers * Fabricate and repair cable harnesses including: soldering, crimping, assembling connectors * Support development of test automation software using Python with guidance from engineering ## Related Videos - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [Mutation Testing and Fuzzing in C#](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/703-mutation-testing-and-fuzzing-in-c) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) - [Test-reduction - Doing more with less](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/977-test-reduction-doing-more-with-less) ## Related Articles - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)