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Mechanical Development Test Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Satellite Integration and Test
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Redmond, WA$100k - $135kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Starlink Development Test is an R&D-focused group within SpaceX that designs, fabricates, tests, and operates test equipment and conducts development tests for Starlink hardware. The Mechanical Development Test Engineer participates in creating test stands, analyzing structures and systems, and driving test campaigns from concept to closure to accelerate hardware development.

Responsibilities

  • Create test stand concepts, fabrication drawings, wiring schematics, and instrumentation lists
  • Design and analyze structures, fluid systems, and mechanisms
  • Supervise the integration of test stands including fabrication, mechanical assembly and data/control systems
  • Operate test stands with great attention to detail (tests have very little margin for error)
  • Develop test requirements with the flight engineering team, develop a design solution that meets or exceeds those requirements, and drive the campaign to closure

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ year of mechanical design and/or test experience (co-ops/internships can apply)

Skills

Required:Test stand design and fabricationMechanical design and analysisTest execution and data handling

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick time in Washington State
  • Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office (Mon-Fri)
Last updated Aug 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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