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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Test Automation Engineer, Satellites (Starlink) - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $145,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), CAN Bus, Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Modbus, TCP/IP, Serial Peripheral Interface, Hardware Testing - **Published:** June 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1a0c2c1727a940c0 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Industrial automation?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree in engineering?, As a Hardware Test Automation Engineer you will design, build, and automate test systems to support the development and qualification of satellite payloads, propulsion systems, mechanisms, and more. This role encompasses design, analysis, and manufacturing disciplines, with the ability to spearhead large-scope projects from early design through implementation. Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - engineers on this team are curious, collaborative, love to learn new things, and work effectively in a dynamic environment to deliver high-impact technology on a massive scale., * Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline. * 1+ years of experience automating test systems. * 1+ years of experience with instrumentation, data acquisition (DAQ) system design, or electronics test engineering. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: * 1+ years of programming experience using Python, MATLAB, or C/C++. * Experience with one or more of the following electrical test equipment: oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMM), DAQs, power supply, electronic load, spectrum analyzer, source measurement unit. * Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLC). * Experience in one or more of the following: electronics test rack design and build, DAQ setup and field measurements, build of electronic systems or test systems for local assembly or industrial applications. * Extensive knowledge of various digital and analog interfaces including but not limited to: USB, VISA, TCP/IP, CAN bus, SPI, I2C, Modbus, analog-to-digital conversion. * Experience troubleshooting interactions between software and hardware. * Experience with the design, build, and activation of fluids, thermal, vacuum, structural or electromechanical systems. * Understanding of metrology, sources of measurement error, and uncertainty analysis. * Able to collaborate with a wide range of people and effectively work in a team. * Sound verbal and written communication skills. ## Description * Develop, document, and implement cross-functional automation solutions to improve test capability, coverage, and safety. * Design and implement test and ground support equipment (GSE) to include flight hardware fixtures, automated test equipment, facilities infrastructure, vacuum systems, etc. * Design user interfaces that make complex machines easy to use and troubleshoot. * Create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics. * Provide innovative solutions to unique requirements and challenges faced by the team, which can range from specialized equipment to difficult installation locations. * Perform electrical installation of valves, limit switches, potentiometers, transducers, etc. ## Related Videos - [What I learned as a developer from accidents in space](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/642-what-i-learned-as-a-developer-from-accidents-in-space) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)