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Hardware Test Automation Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Satellite Integration and Test
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Redmond, WA$105k - $120kPosted 7mo ago

About the role

Hardware Test Automation Engineer role at SpaceX for Starlink, focusing on designing, building, and automating test systems for satellite payloads, propulsion, mechanisms, and related ground support equipment.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Skills

Nice to have:Python, MATLAB, or C/C++ programmingElectrical test equipmentProgrammable Logic Controllers (PLC)Electronics test rack design/build; DAQ setup/field measurements; test systems for local assembly/industrial applicationsDigital/analog interfacesSoftware-hardware interaction troubleshootingFluids, thermal, vacuum, structural or electromechanical systemsMetrology and measurement uncertaintyCollaborative teamwork and communication

Benefits

  • base salary, long-term incentives (stock/options/awards), discretionary bonuses, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, comprehensive medical/vision/dental, 401(k), disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, vacation, holidays, sick time, company shuttles for select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office.
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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