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Test Specialist (Starlink) - 2nd Shift

SpaceX· Starlink Satellite Production
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Redmond, WA$34/hr - $40/hrfull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Test Specialist focused on developing, deploying, supporting, and maintaining test and infrastructure solutions for fast and accurate integration testing of Starlink hardware in a 2nd shift environment in Redmond, WA.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure optical test systems and areas are operating properly
  • First level triage of test failures by reading and interpreting test logs and telemetry
  • Build and validate automated hardware test systems for a production environment
  • Fabricate and repair cable harnesses including: crimping, soldering and assembling connectors
  • Design and implement assembly fixtures/shop aides to improve manufacturing and test processes
  • Identify, develop, and provide training to production technicians on new or updated test processes
  • Create and support equipment maintenance and calibration schedules
  • Manage workload to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and respond to critical requests
  • 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 an organized, clean, and safe work environment

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment OR a bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline

Skills

Required:Optical test systemsTest failure triageAutomated hardware test systemsCable harness fabricationDocumentation interpretationProblem solving / design gap analysisSafety and cleanliness
Nice to have:Fixtures / shop aids designTraining production techniciansMaintenance and calibration

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • paid vacation and holidays (3 weeks vacation and 10+ holidays per year)
  • employee discounts and perks
  • space for potential stock incentives and bonuses (subject to company policy)
  • company shuttles from select Seattle locations to Redmond office
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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