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Test Technician (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Satellite Machining
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Redmond, WA$23/hr - $29/hrfull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Test Technician role for SpaceX Starlink, based in Redmond, WA, focused on development and production of optoelectronic devices and supporting test labs and processes.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for preventative maintenance activities on test equipment and data acquisition systems
  • Use mechanical hand tools and torque wrenches to set up parts on test fixtures.
  • Support development tests setup and test lab organization efforts.
  • Self-monitor work progress against fast-paced area benchmarks and achieve on time delivery of all work.
  • Program and operate environmental test chambers and/or vibration shakers.
  • Use basic and advanced electronic test equipment and Test Racks/DAQs to run performance tests on parts.
  • Assist design engineers with developing and documenting test procedures.
  • Interpret a variety of sources ranging from controlled, released documentation to informal sketches.
  • Identify design gaps; ask directed questions, and apply skill and experience to resolve them, and update documentation to prevent recurrence.
  • Maintain clean, stocked, and orderly work area.
  • Work with design engineers to troubleshoot failures of parts and test equipment.
  • Assist with the development of production processes for first time production runs.
  • Assist with area efficiency and 5S improvement projects.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of experience working with test equipment or hand tools in a manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or military environment

Skills

Required:Test equipment operationMechanical tool use
Nice to have:Environmental/vibration/thermal testingElectrical test equipment (analog, digital, optical, RF)Networking fundamentals (VLANs, namespaces, routing)Windows/Linux proficiencyAttention to detailTeamwork

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • various other discounts and perks
  • accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10 or more paid holidays per year
  • paid sick time in Washington State
  • company shuttles for select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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