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Test Specialist (Starship Avionics)

SpaceX· Components Test - Starship
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Hawthorne, CA$33/hr - $50/hrfull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Test Specialist role within SpaceX's Starship Avionics Test team, responsible for building, operating, and maintaining test systems and facilities, and collaborating with engineers to validate Starship avionics through development and qualification campaigns.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems
  • Perform tests independently, or with engineers, according to test procedures and design requirements
  • Summarize and distribute test data and preliminary test results to all interested parties
  • Collaborate with engineers to develop and document test procedures
  • Develop safety barriers, protocols, and control systems that protect humans from high voltage testing hazards
  • Assist in the design of test fixtures, test setups, and test stands to be used for qualification and/or development campaigns
  • Independently fabricate or build instrumentation including DAQ hardware and wire harnesses, mechanical or fluid systems, and high voltage electrical systems
  • Identify and implement process improvements
  • Support anomaly investigations and work toward resolution
  • Assist in the tracking and servicing of critical calibrated instrumentation
  • Maintain the shop floor including floor stock, tooling, and ground support equipment

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment

Skills

Required:Electromechanical schematicsElectrical systems fabrication and repair
Nice to have:Mechanical fabricationHigh voltage systemsInstrumentation installation and operationReading mechanical drawings/blueprintsData acquisition and test instrumentationProblem solving / anomaly investigation

Benefits

  • Potential long-term incentives including 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 leave per company policy
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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