Test Automation Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX(19 days ago)

Redmond, WAOnsiteFull TimeMedior$122,500 - $170,000Engineering

About this role

A Test Automation Engineer on Starlink’s development test automation team at SpaceX designs and builds automated test systems to support the development and production of satellite payloads and related hardware. The role focuses on integrating software with hardware, instrumentation, and production systems to enable qualification, manufacturing testing, and data-driven verification of flight hardware.

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Required Skills

Python
C
C++
Test Automation
Data Acquisition
Instrumentation
Linux
Version Control
Embedded Electronics
Hardware Interfacing

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/STEM
2+ Years Professional Experience (in lieu of degree)
ITAR Eligibility (US Citizen or Permanent Resident)

About SpaceX

spacex.com

SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.