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Test Specialist, Factory Automation (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Satellite PCB Production Engineering
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Redmond, WA$34/hr - $51/hrfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Role focused on simulating long-duration operation in space-like conditions, supporting production, engineering, and qualification tests, and overseeing fabrication and testing of electrical and mechanical hardware for Starlink projects.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build wire harnesses, PCBAs, test racks, robotics, and environmental simulation equipment
  • Support production, engineering, and qualification tests including equipment bring-up and configuration, dry runs, and in situ troubleshooting
  • Manage first article builds, address shortages and errors, and feedback finding into documentation
  • Manage supply chain and vendors for outsourced equipment builds
  • Develop and manage maintenance plans for production equipment
  • Maintain safe, clean, stocked, and orderly work area

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years of hands on experience with mechanical/structural/fluid/electrical systems
  • 2+ years of experience performing electronic testing and inspection using portable measuring devices

Skills

Required:Wire harness fabricationPCBAs and electronics testing
Nice to have:Electromechanical assemblyElectrical debugging toolsProgramming/scripting

Benefits

  • long-term incentives, including stock or long-term cash awards
  • potential discretionary bonuses
  • 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
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • paid sick time in Washington state
  • company shuttles for commute to SpaceX Redmond office (Seattle locations)
Last updated Aug 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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