Starlink Integration & Test Engineer (Aviation)

STARLINK INTEGRATION & TEST ENGINEER (AVIATION)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 4M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

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As an Integration & Test Engineer supporting our enterprise aviation customers, you will be tasked with owning test software, test equipment, integrated testing of electrical and network systems, and will be a technical resource for fellow engineering, specialist and technician colleagues. You will be responsible for developing, validating and maintaining high-reliability, high-performing enterprise network solutions for Starlink.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, activate and operate test hardware and equipment to evaluate component and system performance for various mobility network applications
• Troubleshoot hardware issues real-time, push feedback to correct owners to eliminate repeat issues
• Aid in investigations and root-cause analysis of any non-conformances, and work with responsible engineers to develop test requirements for flight hardware, driving hardware and system design improvements.
• Work with teams across disciplines including electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to conceptualize and develop test systems required to test Starlink hardware
• Create and modify software applications to run data acquisition and control systems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline OR 4+ years of professional experience in a mechanical design, manufacturing or integration & test environment.
• 1+ years of professional experience in a mechanical design, manufacturing or integration & test environment (internship experience is applicable) 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in an engineering discipline
• Experience with integration and testing of propulsion, thermal, electrical, and/or structural systems
• Experience working with composites and integration of avionics systems
• Documentation and configuration management experience
• Experience writing test plans, and procedures and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale
• Experience in a production environment
• Demonstrated engineering intuition, critical thinking, and comfort with ambiguity

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Some travel to our launch sites may be required as needed, up to 25%
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:                          

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.