MICROELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN, STARLINK

SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system called Starlink, which is the world’s largest constellation of highly advanced satellites operating in a low orbit around the Earth. As a Microelectronics Technician you will be joining a small team that supports the production of highspeed RF and optical modules that are instrumental in achieving high-speed internet for the world’s most advanced internet system.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate, maintain, and calibrate microelectronics equipment (die bonders, wire bonders, AOI machines, and more) in an ESD-controlled cleanroom environment, emphasizing detail, accuracy, precision, and efficiency.
• Manufacture high-mix, medium-volume, high-frequency RF products using high-precision tools/processes, semiconductor dies, and automated ball bonding techniques to achieve aggressive production targets.
• Verify processes using metrology tools (e.g., CSAM, X-ray, 3D profilometers, pull/shear testers, contact angle goniometers) to assess epoxy voids, wirebond loop heights, and pull/shear forces.
• Work independently in a fast-paced startup environment while managing workflow, safety, organization, inventory, and 5S principles for a clean, sustainable workspace.
• Communicate via MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ERP software to coordinate with engineers, specialists, and technicians.

BASIC QUALIFCATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 2+ years of experience working in a electronics manufacturing OR cleanroom environment
  

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of microelectronics quality standards, including die shear, wire pull, and bond shear per MIL-STD-883 or JEDEC JESD22-B116.
• Hands-on experience with equipment like die bonders, wire bonders, plasma cleaners, pull/shear testers, AOI systems, optical microscopes, and laser markers.
• Exceptional attention to detail combined with high efficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and drive to succeed.
• Superior organizational skills for maintaining tidy workspaces and efficient workflows.
• Creative problem-solving with eagerness to learn and innovate.
• 1+ years of experience working in a cleanroom electronics manufacturing environment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work all required shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times:
  • 1st shift: 6:00AM – 4:00PM
  • 2nd shift: 4:00PM – 2:00AM
• Able to wear appropriate PPE for cleanroom environment.
• Repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds unassisted.

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 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. Non-exempt Washington employees are eligible for sick leave in accordance with Washington's Sick Leave policies. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, ELECTRICAL - SATELLITES (STARLINK)

SpaceX is leveraging its 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 10M+ 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. As we continue to upgrade and expand the constellation, we’re looking for best-in-class engineers to join the team.

As an Electrical Design Engineer on Starlink, you’ll have ownership over the entire life-cycle of the hardware that enables this connectivity, and sits at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, thermal analysis, software, and antenna/RF engineering. Challenges range from high-speed digital communications, analog, network system integration, power electronics, avionics, network computers, failure analysis, on-orbit reliability, test automation, and RF devices.

Your placement on these teams will be determined throughout the interviewing process after factoring in technical fit, expertise, and your personal preference. Sub-teams include, but are not limited to:

• Avionics: The backbone of Starlink satellites are the bus avionics systems which control the vehicle, convert and distribute kilowatts of power, route high-speed vehicle and user traffic, and connect satellites to each other via our state-of-the-art Space Lasers! The team is responsible for the design, development, and ultimate success of these avionics systems from concept to grave.
• Payload: Starlink satellites employ industry leading phased arrays, parabolic antennas, and fully custom compute + modem electronics in order to deliver this connectivity to our customers. The Payload team is responsible for the design, development, and ultimate success of this hardware from concept to grave.
• Gateways: Design, build, and test electronics for the world's largest network of ground stations, which function as an intermediary between the satellites and our end-users to ensure smooth data transfer and transmission.
• Hardware Test – design validation and testing of satellite electronics from initial concept development to full-scale production.
• Hardware Development: Perform detailed failure analysis via schematics, test equipment, and inspection processes of satellite and gateway hardware. Identifying root causes of failures and implementing corrective actions.
• On-Orbit Reliability: Monitor and support health of satellite electronics while in orbit, leading anomaly investigations, and performing lab experiments to replicate findings in orbit.
• Enterprise & Government: Best in class solutions for large scale operations including the aviation, maritime, and defense industries.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Rapidly develop high-reliability electronics for satellites and spacecraft.
• Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, hardware bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, test, and on-orbit performance of complex electrical designs.
• Get hands-on and support hardware through production, satellite integration, and flight.
• Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines (mechanical, thermal, software, test engineering, supply chain, silicon design, etc.) to deliver tightly integrated, high-performance hardware.
• Challenge assumptions, question requirements, learn from your mistakes, and approach problems with an open mind.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another STEM discipline.
• 1+ years of experience design/analysis of circuits, electronic products, or hardware (internships/co-ops and club projects can apply).
• Graduating in the spring of 2026 or summer of 2026.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering degree.
• Electronic product experience designing hardware from concept through production; strong emphasis on full life-cycle development of new hardware products and not small incremental updates to legacy hardware.
• Experience designing and implementing mixed-signal circuit boards from concept through production using processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, multi-GHz Serdes, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), I2C, SPI, RF/mm, operational amplifiers, analog to digital and digital to analog converters, and power supply components.
• Experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics.
• Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++).
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role.
• Experience working on space grade hardware.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

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. Company shuttles are offered to employees for round trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday. 

SR. RF SYSTEMS ANALYSIS ENGINEER, REGULATORY (STARLINK)

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 millions 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.

Telecommunication is a heavily regulated business - this position will support the team that advises SpaceX on legal and policy advocacy to ensure these regulations enable and protect the provision of this ground-breaking service. This role will require you to apply expertise and focus to advance Starlink’s licensing and spectrum position in front of domestic and global regulators and government bodies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support technical analyses pertaining to radio frequency interference and satellite spectrum coordination
• Model Starlink and other non-geostationary satellite’s operational topology and hardware
• Simulate for various scenarios considering regulatory constraints, geographic constraints, RF link budgets, constellation growth, customer growth, and coordination strategies, etc.
• Based on simulation results, analyze network and user experience impacts and make recommendations on satellite policy and coordination strategy
• Help provide strategic regulatory recommendations and advocacy support to business development efforts

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
• Experience in MATLAB, Python, C++ or other tools for modeling and analyzing RF systems
• 5+ years of research, design, development, or regulatory experience in the RF and/or antenna domain

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering with emphasis in RF/microwave circuits or communication theory
• Basic understanding of satellite hardware and orbital mechanics
• Experience with Visualyse
• Experience in modeling large non-geostationary satellite constellations
• Experience in satellite network simulation development and analysis
• Experience with RF topics in satellite communications, including link budgets, antenna theory and design, and interference analysis

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:    
RF Engineer/Senior: $160,000.00 - $220,000.00/per year    

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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

SATELLITE POLICY MANAGER (STARLINK MOBILE)

SpaceX is developing a breakthrough new Starlink Mobile satellite network to bring ubiquitous cellular connectivity worldwide via the Starlink constellation. We are partnering with telecommunication companies around the world to bring this service directly from satellites to existing cell phones, with the goal of providing coverage anywhere a phone can see the sky. Starlink was designed to connect the disconnected and this new product will greatly expand that mission, extending Starlink’s potential reach to billions of existing cellular devices. The applications range from connecting hikers in national parks, emergency workers such as firefighters, rural communities, remote sensors and devices, and people and devices in emergency situations. You can learn more about the next chapter of the Starlink Mobile program here.

Combined with new state-of-the-art satellite technologies, exclusive spectrum, and Starship’s unprecedented payload capacity to low-Earth orbit in a single launch, Starlink Direct to Cell’s next generation service will deliver unparalleled performance to standard, unmodified cell phones and IoT devices – helping to close coverage gaps and ultimately eliminate mobile dead zones around the world.

In this role, you will drive SpaceX’s regulatory and policy strategy to enable this ground-breaking service with a focus on telecommunications regulations, spectrum and satellite policy. This position will require you to apply expertise and focus to advance SpaceX’s licensing and spectrum positions in front of international regulators and government bodies. Success will require a high aptitude for technical fluency, creativity, and excellent strategic communication skills. This is a special opportunity to work at the cutting edge of space and satellite, mobile wireless technologies, and technology policy with a world class team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead regulatory strategy and policy development end to end, towards successful outcomes on accelerated timelines
• Advocate to optimize prospective satellite and telecoms regulatory frameworks and policy environments in alignment with SpaceX business objectives
• Develop and advocate for broadband and mobile spectrum policies that will further SpaceX’s business objectives and Starlink’s global success
• Represent and progress the company’s positions in international fora, including in front of regulatory agencies, industry forums, and regional organizations
• Develop powerful advocacy pieces, including pleadings incorporating technical analysis in partnership with technical leads to progress SpaceX’s policy positions
• Develop and deliver forward-looking strategy based on a deep understanding of spectrum, business, and regulatory policy issues that impact the regulatory outcomes of the program
• Advise the Starlink team on policies and industry developments that impact the policy outcomes of the program

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of experience in policy or at a technology company

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of experience in telecommunications policy or in a product, business, or regulatory role at a technology company within the wireless or mobile industry
• Expert knowledge of technology and policy issues for wireless and/or satellite companies, and/or technical expertise with mobile device standards and wireless technologies
• Strong knowledge of wireless or satellite industry practices and/or spectrum
• Experience working with regulators and government agencies
• High aptitude to jump into new domains
• Professional fluency in French, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese or other international language

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to travel approximately 30-40% of the time
• Willingness to work weekends and extended hours as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    
    
Pay range:    
Satellite Policy Manager: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00/per year    
       
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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.    

CUSTOMER SUPPORT ASSOCIATE, BILINGUAL - KOREAN (STARLINK)

Starlink, our revolutionary satellite constellation, will deliver low-latency broadband internet worldwide. As an early member of the Starlink Customer Support team, you will be the face of Starlink to our customers, ensuring they have an exceptional overall experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this role, you will triage, troubleshoot, and resolve customer issues. You will analyze trends, identify gaps, and design simple, effective support interventions that improve our customers' experience. We're looking for excellent problem solvers who move quickly and proactively and are obsessed with the success of our customers. This role is ideal for someone looking to join a scrappy, early-stage Support team and set the tone for how we help our customers.

• Triage and resolve customer issues across multiple channels (digital, voice, etc.). Be a relentless internal advocate for the customer within SpaceX
• Provide technical support to customers using hardware, software, and network expertise
• Surface product, process, and training issues by pairing quantitative and qualitative methods. Be the voice of the customer, in the language of the business
• Collaborate with internal teams to create and improve troubleshooting workflows and resolve root-cause issues
• Create and maintain an internal knowledge base and help center collateral

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience in a front-line customer support role
• Fluent in English and Korean

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent problem-solving and sleuthing skills. You go beyond just the apparent and available answer and do what it takes to satisfy the customer. You are relentless and own it
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Talking with others comes naturally, you derive satisfaction from resolving their issues, and you can distill complex concepts into the simplest explanations
• Excellent empathy, active listening, and resiliency skills. You internalize customer concerns, solve them, and keep it positive
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills. You take pride in your craft
• Willingness and ability to flex weekend and night shift hours as needed to support our growth
• Experience in a training, learning and development, analytics, service design, vendor management, or content management role
• Start-up, consulting, or other demonstrated experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment
• Technical aptitude - experience with networking, hardware troubleshooting, software development, etc.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work scheduled shifts, including holidays
• Must be available to work overtime hours and/or weekends as needed
• This is not a remote position and will require relocation if not already local to the Redmond, WA area
• After 1 week of classroom training Monday to Friday 9AM-5:30PM, must be available to work 10 hours a day on one of the following shifts: 
  
  • Shift Alpha: Monday - Thursday 12:00 AM - 10:30 AM PST
  • Shift Bravo: Monday - Thursday 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM PST
  • Shift Charlie: Friday - Monday 12:00 AM - 10:30 AM PST
  • Shift Delta: Friday - Monday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST
  • Shift Echo: Friday- Monday 1:30 PM - 12:00 AM PST
  • Shift Falcon: Tuesday - Friday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Level 1: $24.00/hour
Level 2: $26.50/hour
Level 3: $29.00/hour

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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

SUPPLIER QUALITY SPECIALIST (STARLINK)

Starlink demands a new type of supply chain. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at commercial scale volumes. We are actively looking for candidates who possess comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and quality tools and have unrelenting motivation to enable suppliers for success.

This position supports the Supply Chain team by managing tactical supplier quality activities with operational rigor, providing high service levels to all stakeholders, and allowing Supply Chain Engineering resources to focus on high priority and proactive actions. This includes eliminating the impact of vendor caused defects to SpaceX engineering and production through rapid defect containment, resolution, and corrective/ preventive action.

Primarily, you will be uncovering non-conformances onsite and working with the Supply Chain Engineering team to improve vendor quality. You will help create a structure for executing and improving processes used to manage supplier deviation requests (SDR), material review board (MRB), supplier part containments, and supplier corrective and preventive action activities. You will drive operational excellence in supplier non-conformance management, and work to reduce future non-conformances. You will build an extensive network within design engineering, build reliability, production, and supply chain management, and a deep understanding of SpaceX systems and processes.

To be successful, you will need:

• A willingness to roll up your sleeves and step into chaotic situations, using technical knowledge and quality background to understand the current state and most optimal path forward
• The capability to succinctly communicate status and needed action, often urgently, to your supervisor and other management levels
• An ability to create and refine ideas or solutions to problems, communicating the benefits of change, and keeping related projects on track
• An ability to acquire new technical knowledge, particularly around how purchased components and assemblies integrate into the rocket and spacecraft

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute supply chain non-conformance management processes, including: SDR, MRB, return to vendor (RTV), and supplier corrective and preventive action (CAPA)
• Analyze supplier quality data and partner with supply chain engineers and others to drive supplier improvements
• Build relationships with cross-functional groups to identify, reduce and ultimately eliminate impacts from vendor defects
• Assist the team in developing policies, standards, processes, and documentation as necessary to ensure continued success

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience in an engineering, supply chain, manufacturing or quality field

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or supply chain
• Good written, oral, and presentation skills
• Experience reading engineering drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience with AS9100 or similar quality management system standard
• Previous experience working with suppliers, corrective/preventive action systems, supplier portals
• Experience with MS Excel, SQL, process flow mapping, warehouse management systems, lean production environments, six sigma training

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    
    
Pay range:    
Supplier Quality Specialist/Level I: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00/per year    
Supplier Quality Specialist/Level II: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year    

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. Company shuttles are offered to employees for round trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday. 

SUPERVISOR, DIAMOND TURNING (STARLINK)

The Starlink Diamond Turning team develops and produces sub-micron tolerance optics for our satellite constellation at production volumes. The Diamond Turning Supervisor will drive a culture of quality while developing exceptional Diamond Turning machinists and technicians, meet customer rate demands, proactively identify and resolve production schedule issues, continuously develop and improve production processes, and inspire the team to achieve consistent diamond turning excellence. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Lead and manage a team of Diamond Turning Technicians and Machinists 
• Set production schedules while maintaining consistent communication with stakeholders 
• Meet demand requirements for our customers, forecast potential capacity deficiencies, remove quality/production blockers as they appear 
• Manage and optimize machine/labor configuration to meet customer demand  
• Regularly drive improvements with operations to improve manufacturability, cycle times, cost, and quality 
• Manage schedules, timecards, and direct report performance 
• Ensure all processes have accessible and correct documentation    
• Set priorities for the team based on strengths and maximizing output; delegate and manage team bandwidth to achieve successful tasks and projects 
• Coordinate with engineering and leadership to ensure Diamond Turning’s focus correctly prioritizes projects that are the most impactful to Starlink success 
• Think creatively, question the status quo while following documentation and maintaining prescribed quality standards 
• Implement machine maintenance schedules and back-up spares availability to ensure uptime and output performance 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of professional experience working in a production/manufacturing environment 
• 1+ years of experience leading a team or project 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• 3+ years diamond turning experience 
• 5+ years leadership experience in a production or development setting 
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting diamond turned hardware 
• Demonstrated experience producing diamond turned optics in a production setting 
• Programming experience using Nanocam or similar software 
• Optical metrology experience using CMMs, interferometers, and other optics metrology 
• Experience with interdisciplinary project management 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Travel to vendor sites may be required 
• Travel to launch and test sites may be required 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    
    
Pay range:    
Supervisor: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00/per year    
    
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 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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

SMT/HASS PRODUCTION OPERATOR (STARLINK)

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 millions of users worldwide. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of our potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class technicians to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Operated PCB assembly machines to manufacture circuit boards, including SMT placement, reflow soldering, solder paste printing, conformal coating, masking, epoxy application, selective coating, optical inspection, and X-ray inspection.
• Conducted thermal and functional testing of electronic hardware, encompassing setup, instrumentation, test execution, teardown, and troubleshooting.
• Documented failure modes in detail and leveraged data analysis to enhance product quality and process improvements.
• Maintained and calibrated production equipment through scheduled preventive maintenance to ensure operational reliability.
• Managed schedule priorities and executed tasks independently to meet company deliverables and deadlines.
• Performed component kitting and precise measurement to support assembly processes.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school degree or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ years of hands-on work experience with electromechanical tools, assembly, or testing.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience in electro-mechanical assembly, integration, or mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists.
• Proficient in using a PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office suite, ERP, and related programs.
• Soldering proficiency including IPC and/or J-STD certification.
• Experience setting up and running tests and experiments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:    

Starlink Production Technician/Level 1: $22.00 - $26.50/hour    
Starlink Production Technician/Level 2: $25.50 - $31.00/hour    
Starlink Production Technician/Level 3: $29.50 - $37.00/hour    

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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

HARNESSING ENGINEERING SPECIALIST, SATELLITES (STARLINK)

We’re looking for a talented Harnessing Engineer Specialist to develop satellite harnessing designs and drive improvements across electrical and optical wiring products. On the avionics & harnessing engineering team, you will be responsible for releasing satellite harnessing design and drawings, as well as qualifying interconnects and cables across our various satellite configurations. You will work closely with responsible engineers focused on driving new component selections across various bus/power and optical harnessing products and executing on component and subsystem qualification/testing.

This role has high exposure across our various satellite vehicle subsystems and befits one who is highly collaborative and motivated to take on challenging work – both hands-on building harnessing products + processes and execute/release detailed wire harness designs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

POWER ELECTRONICS ENGINEER, SATELLITES (STARLINK)

SpaceX is leveraging its 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 10M+ 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. As we continue to upgrade and expand the constellation, we’re looking for best-in-class engineers to join the team.

Our Power Electronics team designs and develops the power conversion and control systems at the heart of the Starlink satellites and portions of the ground systems - enabling the high-speed, low-latency broadband internet service provided by Starlink across the globe. As a member of the team, your designs will run the gamut from low voltage to kV range, and powers from 1W to many kW (other applications include solar/MPPT, battery, motors/actuators, ion propulsion, laser optical links, and other vehicle systems).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide engineering expertise in design, analysis, and testing of DC-DC power converters for harsh environments
• Work on electrical power system and sub-system level design trades and develop requirements
• Define and perform electrical power system verification testing and analysis
• Work with multidisciplinary teams of design, test, and production engineers to create new power electronics hardware

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or other STEM discipline 
• 1+ years of professional experience in power converter development 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
• Strong grasp of analog control and discrete logic design
• Experience in modeling, simulation, and testing of power electronics
• Working experience in voltage and current mode control and compensation design
• Experience with AC-DC converters and power factor correction
• Strong grasp of DC-DC topologies, with ability to select optimal architectures and components
• Understanding of design for fault tolerance and reliability
• Familiar with failure mode effects and criticality analysis
• Familiarity with design of wire wound and planar inductors and transformers
• Familiarity with power supply testing and packaging for harsh environments
• Experience with in-lab impedance measurement and loop-gain measurement
• Familiarity with spacecraft electrical power systems and knowledge of radiation effects
• Familiarity with solar arrays as input power sources
• Familiarity with lithium-ion battery handling, safety, and usage

 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines

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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday 

HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER, POWER (STARLINK)

SpaceX is leveraging its 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 10M+ 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. As we continue to upgrade and expand the constellation, we’re looking for best-in-class engineers to join the team.

Our Power Electronics team designs and develops the power conversion and control systems at the heart of the Starlink satellites and portions of the ground systems - enabling the high-speed, low-latency broadband internet service provided by Starlink across the globe. As a member of the team, your designs will run the gamut from low voltage to kV range, and powers from 1W to many kW (other applications include solar/MPPT, battery, motors/actuators, ion propulsion, laser optical links, and other vehicle systems).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide engineering expertise in design, analysis, and testing of DC-DC power converters for harsh environments
• Work on electrical power system and sub-system level design trades and develop requirements
• Define and perform electrical power system verification testing and analysis
• Work with multidisciplinary teams of design, test, and production engineers to create new power electronics hardware

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or other STEM discipline 
• 1+ years of professional experience in power converter development 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
• Strong grasp of analog control and discrete logic design
• Experience in modeling, simulation, and testing of power electronics
• Working experience in voltage and current mode control and compensation design
• Experience with AC-DC converters and power factor correction
• Strong grasp of DC-DC topologies, with ability to select optimal architectures and components
• Understanding of design for fault tolerance and reliability
• Familiar with failure mode effects and criticality analysis
• Familiarity with design of wire wound and planar inductors and transformers
• Familiarity with power supply testing and packaging for harsh environments
• Experience with in-lab impedance measurement and loop-gain measurement
• Familiarity with spacecraft electrical power systems and knowledge of radiation effects
• Familiarity with solar arrays as input power sources
• Familiarity with lithium-ion battery handling, safety, and usage

 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines

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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday 

BUSINESS ANALYST, CUSTOMER OPERATIONS (STARLINK)

Starlink, our revolutionary satellite constellation, will deliver low-latency broadband internet worldwide. As an early member of the Starlink Customer Operations department, you will be responsible for analyzing data about Starlink customers and translating it into reporting, recommendations, and tooling to improve both our customers' experience and internal Starlink program operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct analyses (SQL queries, other methods) that identify issues and opportunities impacting our customers, including actionable recommendations that quantifiably change outcomes
• Integrate with all levels of the business to understand current workflows and identify systematic gaps; help rapidly answer tactical business questions through analytical frameworks
• Define and develop department-level metrics and associated dashboards that quantify the health of our operation and influence change
• Develop automation that mitigates business risk or creates efficiencies within Starlink Customer Operations and across functions
• Own data integrity, tool maintenance, and reporting quality for the Starlink Customer Operations team
• Train internal users and leaders on dashboard and tool usage, assist in troubleshooting
• Improve data capture for future Customer Operations use cases, tracking and identifying front-end requirements collaborating with software development teams on table development
• Support new market launches, continuous improvement, and larger cross-functional strategic initiatives

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree 
• 2+ years of experience in reporting and analytics within customer operations, manufacturing, quality, human resources, purchasing, operations, cost accounting, supply chain management, or consulting
• 1+ years of experience with SQL and creating/managing dashboards using data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, Looker)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, management information systems, computer science, engineering, or economics
• 1+ years of experience with scripting languages (i.e. Python, R)
• SQL proficiency (i.e. advanced joins, views/table distinctions, and basic query optimizations)
• Advanced understanding of database structures, query optimizations, ETL development
• Start-up, consulting, or other demonstrated experience in a high-growth, fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Strong project management and self-directed prioritization skills
• Exceptional ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences at all organizational levels
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across disciplines and with multiple levels of management
• Experience working with customer operations teams and tools (e.g. ticketing, account management, communications tools)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position may involve long hours and weekend work as needed
• This position may require travel between our sites to support Starlink Customer Operations

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:  

Pay range:
Business Analyst/Level I: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00/per year
Business Analyst/Level II: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year

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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

BUSINESS ANALYST, CUSTOMER OPERATIONS (STARLINK)

Starlink, our revolutionary satellite constellation, will deliver low-latency broadband internet worldwide. As an early member of the Starlink Customer Operations department, you will be responsible for analyzing data about Starlink customers and translating it into reporting, recommendations, and tooling to improve both our customers' experience and internal Starlink program operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct analyses (SQL queries, other methods) that identify issues and opportunities impacting our customers, including actionable recommendations that quantifiably change outcomes
• Integrate with all levels of the business to understand current workflows and identify systematic gaps; help rapidly answer tactical business questions through analytical frameworks
• Define and develop department-level metrics and associated dashboards that quantify the health of our operation and influence change
• Develop automation that mitigates business risk or creates efficiencies within Starlink Customer Operations and across functions
• Own data integrity, tool maintenance, and reporting quality for the Starlink Customer Operations team
• Train internal users and leaders on dashboard and tool usage, assist in troubleshooting
• Improve data capture for future Customer Operations use cases, tracking and identifying front-end requirements collaborating with software development teams on table development
• Support new market launches, continuous improvement, and larger cross-functional strategic initiatives

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree 
• 2+ years of experience in reporting and analytics within customer operations, manufacturing, quality, human resources, purchasing, operations, cost accounting, supply chain management, or consulting
• 1+ years of experience with SQL and creating/managing dashboards using data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, Looker)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, management information systems, computer science, engineering, or economics
• 1+ years of experience with scripting languages (i.e. Python, R)
• SQL proficiency (i.e. advanced joins, views/table distinctions, and basic query optimizations)
• Advanced understanding of database structures, query optimizations, ETL development
• Start-up, consulting, or other demonstrated experience in a high-growth, fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Strong project management and self-directed prioritization skills
• Exceptional ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences at all organizational levels
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across disciplines and with multiple levels of management
• Experience working with customer operations teams and tools (e.g. ticketing, account management, communications tools)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position may involve long hours and weekend work as needed
• This position may require travel between our sites to support Starlink Customer Operations

MANAGER, STRATEGIC SOURCING ELECTRONIC (STARLINK)

As a member of the Starlink Supply Chain team, you will support an elite group of engineers to plan, source, and fulfill Harness and PCBA that are critical to the production of the Starlink satellite constellation. Our team moves quickly and you must too. SpaceX has the unique ability and desire to influence and shape suppliers to be better partners as we challenge our supply chain on cost, quality, and speed of execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and manage supply base (domestic and international) to support all Harness and PCBA assemblies through NPI and production phases.
• Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development.
• Provide guidance to internal customers on design for manufacturability and trade analysis, onboarding requirements, and quality.
• Act as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs and RFQs. Partner with internal resources to drive adoption of low-cost parts and avoidance of obsolescence.
• Visit supplier facilities, and accurately assess operational capability, financial health, and capacity in order to award contracts in support of new product development and long-term production.
• Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis, including strategic direction, capacity, market and industry position, and risk assessment.
• Manage costs to ensure alignment with program budget.
• Present value propositions to SpaceX executives, including those related to contract award, cost reviews, cost reduction strategies and critical supply issues.
• Work with supply chain engineers to develop requirements for both NPI and production phases.
• Ensure partners are prepared to support all prototype builds with appropriate equipment, material to ensure a successful product development, ramping up and production.
• Negotiate long term contracts to ensure continuity of supply and protect SpaceX interests.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree and 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 10+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
  • Engineering
  • Purchasing
  • Contract negotiation
  • Material or production planning
  • Operations or supply chain management
  • Material cost control
  • Master production scheduling

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with PCBA, Harness or Connectors.
• Experience directly negotiating contracts.
• Experience sourcing suppliers.
• Ability to prioritize appropriately to meet internal customer and company needs.
• Effective written and verbal communications skills, with strong ability to communicate to all levels of internal personnel.
• Prior formal people leadership experience.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.
• Ability to conduct all activities with integrity and urgency.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed; up to 25%.
• Must be able to work long hours and 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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

DATACENTER AND OPTICAL HARDWARE SOURCING MANAGER (STARLINK)

Starlink is the world’s largest satellite-based ISP, delivering global connectivity through a massive satellite constellation and rapidly expanding ground infrastructure. We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead sourcing strategy, supplier management, and delivery of datacenter and optical networking hardware for our Points of Presence (PoPs) and datacenters. In this role, you will own end-to-end sourcing and procurement for critical datacenter and optical hardware. You will build strategic supplier partnerships, negotiate high-impact agreements, accelerate delivery timelines, actively manage inventory, and continuously optimize for cost, quality, speed, and supply chain resilience. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguous, fast-moving environments, possesses strong commercial acumen, and has a proven ability to deliver results in datacenter or high-scale infrastructure procurement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Negotiate creative, flexible, and commercially strong agreements (including maintenance, repair, and sparing programs) with suppliers of datacenter and optical hardware.
• Partner closely with engineering, network planning, and operations teams to align sourcing strategies with technical requirements and deployment timelines.
• Lead supplier onboarding, qualification, development, and performance management while identifying cost-saving opportunities, mitigating risks, and driving continuous commercial and operational improvements.
• Own procurement execution to ensure on-time delivery of hardware while meeting or beating budget targets.
• Drive standardization, scalability, and continuous improvement of procurement processes, tools, and workflows.
• Set and deliver aggressive targets for cost optimization, supplier performance, delivery speed, and quality in support of global infrastructure growth.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and foster a high-performance culture focused on results and continuous improvement.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience and a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience working in one or more of the following fields:
  • Hardware or product management
  • Engineering
  • Procurement
  • Supply chain management
  • Strategy and operations
  • Technology

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Self-starting, able to identify areas for improvement with minimal direction
• Experience in managing technical or construction projects from beginning to end
• Ability to tackle complex and ambiguous problems
• Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience or interest in data analysis, data visualization, and/or financial analysis
• Demonstrates commitment to SpaceX’s goals of reusability, renewability, and sustainability

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work long hours and occasional weekends when necessary to support launch and critical project timelines

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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

PRODUCTION INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN (STARLINK) - 2nd Shift 

The Integration Technician is responsible for hardware assembly, integration, and testing of Starlink Satellites. This role requires mechanical assembly and avionics integration skills, along with test and repair activities. You will build and test the final satellite assemblies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Stage, set up, assemble, test, and install satellite flight hardware
• Use various mechanical and precision calibrated tools including automated and manual torque wrenches
• Hands on operations with both large and small mechanical assemblies
• Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
• Ensure all production services are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
• Collaborate with production engineers to develop and document activities
• Support troubleshooting of hardware issues in real-time and provide feedback to eliminate repeat issues

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ year of experience working in electrical or mechanical test environment or performing electrical or mechanical installations

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of hands-on electro-mechanical assembly experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military or other high-volume operating environment preferred
• Skill in operating machinery and various tools requiring manual dexterity
• Experience with forklifts, cranes and heavy equipment a plus
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Excellent attention to detail and an insistence on permanently correcting errors
• A demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, manuals and reports
• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) schooling

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Estimated shift hours: 2nd Shift 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM
• Up to 20% of travel may be required for this role
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted

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. Non-exempt Washington employees are eligible for sick leave in accordance with Washington's Sick Leave policies. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

PRODUCTION INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN (STARLINK)

The Integration Technician is responsible for hardware assembly, integration, and testing of Starlink Satellites. This role requires mechanical assembly and avionics integration skills, along with test and repair activities. You will build and test the final satellite assemblies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Stage, set up, assemble, test, and install satellite flight hardware
• Use various mechanical and precision calibrated tools including automated and manual torque wrenches
• Hands on operations with both large and small mechanical assemblies
• Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
• Ensure all production services are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
• Collaborate with production engineers to develop and document activities
• Support troubleshooting of hardware issues in real-time and provide feedback to eliminate repeat issues

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ year of experience working in electrical or mechanical test environment or performing electrical or mechanical installations

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of hands-on electro-mechanical assembly experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military or other high-volume operating environment preferred
• Skill in operating machinery and various tools requiring manual dexterity
• Experience with forklifts, cranes and heavy equipment a plus
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Excellent attention to detail and an insistence on permanently correcting errors
• A demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, manuals and reports
• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) schooling

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Estimated shift hours: 1st shift 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, 2nd Shift 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM
• Up to 20% of travel may be required for this role
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted

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. Non-exempt Washington employees are eligible for sick leave in accordance with Washington's Sick Leave policies. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (STARLINK) - LEVEL 4/5

Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation providing fast, reliable internet to 10M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers and the software that brings it all together. The Machine Maintenance Technician will be involved in solving equipment and tooling problems in order to improve SpaceX asset availability. SpaceX doesn’t shut down production for maintenance, and instead we find ways to predict failures and perform the maintenance without interrupting production. This role will require you to work directly with the engineers and other technicians who design and build unique machines to solve critical problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Maintain and repair all assets to ensure their proper operating condition
• Troubleshoot, repair control devices such as PLCs, HMIs, CNC controls
• Troubleshoot, repair and overhaul of mechanical systems like, pumps, chillers, gearboxes, etc
• Replace and install electrical components such as switches, relays, contactors, transformers, rectifiers, circuit breakers, fuses, and sensors for temperature/pressure/position
• Replace and install mechanical components such as bearings, bushings, motors, shafts, collars, couplings, pullets, belts, gears, chains, rollers, pumps, valves, hoses, and o-rings on a variety of system equipment
• Perform work order repairs, inspections and adjustments
• Provide maintenance on various equipment: vacuum chambers, thermal chambers, CNC machines, production automation and controls equipment, tooling fixtures, and other industrial machinery
• Drive forklifts and company vehicles
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience with corrective and/pr preventative maintenance
• 3+ years of experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and/or electrical repair

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of experience with electrical system troubleshooting
• Ability to conduct research and use on all available resources in house for complex troubleshooting consistently.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and drawings
• Ability to describe and navigate through a machine’s functions, root cause recurrent issues, and identify the cross-referenced parts needed for repairs
• Authored baseline procedures and assisted in training new technicians in procedure execution
• Millwright skills and abilities and industrial multi-craft and mechanical trades, able to read tooling drawings and setup a lathe, mill, surface grinding operations safely, basic understanding of tooling modification and repairs
• Ability to repair any mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic systems safely from start to finish and train others on best repair and troubleshooting practices.
• 7+ years of maintenance technician experience
• Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields
• Experience with hand/power tools, forklifts, and other heavy equipment
• PLC programming and robotics troubleshooting experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work the following shifts:
  • 1st shift Monday - Friday (5:00 AM - 3:30PM)
  • 2nd shift Monday - Friday (3:30 PM to 2 AM)
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Valid Washington state driver’s license
• Ability to stand up for up to 8 hours during the day
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to work directly with the hardware on the floor while being comfortable stooping, bending, pulling, pushing, climbing and standing (including on lifts and ladders)

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. Non-exempt Washington employees are eligible for sick leave in accordance with Washington's Sick Leave policies.

COOK

This is an entry-level line cook position for individuals who are familiar with basic cooking principles and techniques, have a firm understanding of all basic food safety principles, and can identify and use standard cooking equipment. Daily tasks will focus on food preparation and operating a station at one of our various food outlets, according to leadership’s specifications. The cook position supports SpaceX’s success by providing quality food options that boost morale and productivity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up, work, and maintain a clean and safe workstation
• Complete daily prep tasks
• Help the team meet time and quality standards set by the supervisor
• Cook and plate completed dishes for service
• Clean kitchen equipment and work/storage areas

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Culinary degree or 2+ years of experience in the food service industry

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Basic knife skills and knowledge of kitchen equipment
• Possession of or willingness to obtain a food handler card
• High level of professionalism
• Experience in a corporate environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook primarily)
• Understanding of standard kitchen hierarchy and roles
• Understanding of basic cooking methods, including sauce making and meat and vegetable preparations
• Sound understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Willingness to learn and take guidance from others

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to carry large heavy items, such as dishes in tubs or trays unassisted (up to 25 lbs.)
• Ability to stand for long periods of time – up to 8 hours a day
• Ability to work all shifts and be available for overtime and weekends, as needed
• Ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects  

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:                

Pay range:

Cook/Level 1: $23.00/hour 

Cook/Level 2: $25.00/hour 

Cook/Level 3: $27.00/hour                 

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 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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

SR. IT NETWORK AUTOMATION ENGINEER

SpaceX is looking for an experienced Sr. Network Automation Engineer to help build the tools necessary to support our large and growing network infrastructure. This employee will be a member of the IT Network Engineering team, which is responsible for maintaining a stable, reliable and diverse network. This network supports the designing, manufacturing and launching of rockets, spacecraft, satellites as well as human space flight. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator, able to document their work, excel at multi-tasking and enjoy a fast-paced high-tech environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build network automation tools to support switch configurations, config backups, software updates, logging, monitoring and alerting
• Create Python scripts to automate manual network processes
• Measure, maintain, and improve the uptime and performance of the corporate network
• Act as technical product owner for infrastructure tools and software used by the network engineering team
• Innovate ways to scale with automation and operational improvements
• Collaborate closely with network engineers to create highly operable and maintainable infrastructure
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 5+ years of network automation, DevOps, network engineering, or site reliability engineering experience OR 8+ years of experience in network automation.
• Experience with Linux operating system
• Automation skills in Python, Go, shell, bash, and/or other languages

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with networking protocols, their application and traffic types: TCP/IPv4/IPv6, gaming, voice, video, broadcast, streaming etc.
• Experience with source code and version control tools such as Git or Subversion
• Comfortable working with mission critical and sensitive systems, with a sense of urgency appropriate to the responsibilities
• Understanding of fundamental networking
• Experience with managing hundreds to thousands of network assets in an automated environment
• Experience with Puppet, Ansible, or other automation frameworks
• Ability to run projects independently
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with customers, peers, management etc. in both formal and informal situations

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

SR. IT NETWORK AUTOMATION ENGINEER

SpaceX is looking for an experienced Sr. Network Automation Engineer to help build the tools necessary to support our large and growing network infrastructure. This employee will be a member of the IT Network Engineering team, which is responsible for maintaining a stable, reliable and diverse network. This network supports the designing, manufacturing and launching of rockets, spacecraft, satellites as well as human space flight. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator, able to document their work, excel at multi-tasking and enjoy a fast-paced high-tech environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build network automation tools to support switch configurations, config backups, software updates, logging, monitoring and alerting
• Create Python scripts to automate manual network processes
• Measure, maintain, and improve the uptime and performance of the corporate network
• Act as technical product owner for infrastructure tools and software used by the network engineering team
• Innovate ways to scale with automation and operational improvements
• Collaborate closely with network engineers to create highly operable and maintainable infrastructure
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 5+ years of network automation, DevOps, network engineering, or site reliability engineering experience OR 8+ years of experience in network automation.
• Experience with Linux operating system
• Automation skills in Python, Go, shell, bash, and/or other languages

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with networking protocols, their application and traffic types: TCP/IPv4/IPv6, gaming, voice, video, broadcast, streaming etc.
• Experience with source code and version control tools such as Git or Subversion
• Comfortable working with mission critical and sensitive systems, with a sense of urgency appropriate to the responsibilities
• Understanding of fundamental networking
• Experience with managing hundreds to thousands of network assets in an automated environment
• Experience with Puppet, Ansible, or other automation frameworks
• Ability to run projects independently
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with customers, peers, management etc. in both formal and informal situations

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:  

Pay Range:    
Sr. IT Network Automation Engineer: $160,000.00 - $225,000.00/per year  

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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

SR. IT NETWORK AUTOMATION ENGINEER

SpaceX is looking for an experienced Sr. Network Automation Engineer to help build the tools necessary to support our large and growing network infrastructure. This employee will be a member of the IT Network Engineering team, which is responsible for maintaining a stable, reliable and diverse network. This network supports the designing, manufacturing and launching of rockets, spacecraft, satellites as well as human space flight. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator, able to document their work, excel at multi-tasking and enjoy a fast-paced high-tech environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build network automation tools to support switch configurations, config backups, software updates, logging, monitoring and alerting
• Create Python scripts to automate manual network processes
• Measure, maintain, and improve the uptime and performance of the corporate network
• Act as technical product owner for infrastructure tools and software used by the network engineering team
• Innovate ways to scale with automation and operational improvements
• Collaborate closely with network engineers to create highly operable and maintainable infrastructure
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 5+ years of network automation, DevOps, network engineering, or site reliability engineering experience OR 8+ years of experience in network automation.
• Experience with Linux operating system
• Automation skills in Python, Go, shell, bash, and/or other languages

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with networking protocols, their application and traffic types: TCP/IPv4/IPv6, gaming, voice, video, broadcast, streaming etc.
• Experience with source code and version control tools such as Git or Subversion
• Comfortable working with mission critical and sensitive systems, with a sense of urgency appropriate to the responsibilities
• Understanding of fundamental networking
• Experience with managing hundreds to thousands of network assets in an automated environment
• Experience with Puppet, Ansible, or other automation frameworks
• Ability to run projects independently
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with customers, peers, management etc. in both formal and informal situations

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed  

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    
    
Pay Range:         
Sr. IT Network Automation Engineer: $160,000.00 - $225,000.00/year

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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

MECHANICAL DEVELOPMENT TEST ENGINEER - SATELLITES (STARLINK)

SpaceX is leveraging its 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 millions of 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. As we continue to upgrade and expand the constellation, we’re looking for best-in-class engineers to join the team.

Starlink Development Test is a fast-paced R&D focused group that aims to reduce hardware development time and increase reliability by testing Starlink’s next-generation hardware. Our Test Engineers design, fabricate, and implement test equipment as well as conduct development tests for the new structures, components, mechanisms, and more.

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, so attention to detail is a crucial and essential characteristic of a development test engineer)
• Develop test requirements with the flight engineering team, develop a design solution that meets or exceeds those requirements, and drive the campaign to closure

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of industry experience (co-ops/internships can apply)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Involvement with an extracurricular project team designing and building mechanical structures and/or high-pressure systems
• Professional experience designing and analyzing mechanical structures
• Experience with hydraulic, thermal, structural, electromechanical, high pressure, and vacuum systems
• Experience with basic test instrumentation and control components such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoid valves, and encoders
• Experience with Unigraphics (NX)
• Experience performing finite element analysis (FEA)
• Experience with steel and/or aluminum weldment design and analysis
• Experience with high pressure (up to 30,000 psi) fluid system design and analysis
• Experience working with lithium-ion batteries
• Demonstrated understanding of structural and mechanical first principles analysis
• Demonstrated full-cycle ownership of a hardware project from concept to implementation
• Hands-on experience with testing, data acquisition, and troubleshooting issues
• Hands-on design and fabrication experience
• Basic programming skills (Python, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS preferred)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel as needed, up to 25% to other SpaceX sites
• Ability to work at elevated heights occasionally (scissor lifts and articulated boom lifts)
• Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to work in outdoor environments as needed
• Must be available to work extended hours and some weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

Pay range:    
Development Test Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year    
Development Test Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year    

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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARLINK MOBILE)

The Starlink Mobile network will expand Starlink’s vision by providing ubiquitous connectivity and seamless access to text, voice, and data for LTE phones and devices across the globe. The Starlink Mobile network leverages the infrastructure we’ve built for Starlink over the past several years. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 10M+ users worldwide. As the global leader in rocket and satellite launch and manufacturing, SpaceX is uniquely positioned to rapidly scale our Starlink Mobile network and will rapidly launch a constellation of hundreds of satellites. As a software engineer on the Starlink Mobile program, you are responsible for the complete lifecycle of the software they create, including development, testing, and support. We expect our engineers to close the feedback loop between software design and real-world performance. In this role, your software will have a meaningful and measurable impact on the world.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop highly reliable, real-time software that plans and executes network topology for our satellite-based global network to connect mobile phones and maximize user experience
• Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews
• Develop tools for software development and deployment, data analysis and visualization, and test execution across multiple environments, including virtualized hardware environments, real hardware-in-the-loop simulations, and on-orbit testing
• Develop prototypes and manage experiments to prove out key design concepts

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
• Development experience in Python, C, or C++

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledgeable in real-time rendering, game engine development, physics simulation, or other real-time, resource-constrained, high-performance computing
• Knowledgeable in network topology, numerical optimization techniques, graph theoretic approaches, or convex optimization
• Developed, debugged, and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projects
• Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills, and engineering fundamentals
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience with distributed systems and internet services
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Software Engineer/Level I: $135,000.00 - $155,000.00/per year    
Software Engineer/Level II: $155,000.00 - $185,000.00/per year    

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 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARLINK MOBILE)

The Starlink Mobile network will expand Starlink’s vision by providing ubiquitous connectivity and seamless access to text, voice, and data for LTE phones and devices across the globe. The Starlink Mobile network leverages the infrastructure we’ve built for Starlink over the past several years. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 10M+ users worldwide. As the global leader in rocket and satellite launch and manufacturing, SpaceX is uniquely positioned to rapidly scale our Starlink Mobile network and will rapidly launch a constellation of hundreds of satellites. As a software engineer on the Starlink Mobile program, you are responsible for the complete lifecycle of the software they create, including development, testing, and support. We expect our engineers to close the feedback loop between software design and real-world performance. In this role, your software will have a meaningful and measurable impact on the world.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop highly reliable, real-time software that plans and executes network topology for our satellite-based global network to cnnect mobile phones and maximize user experience
• Participate in and lead architecture, design, and code reviews
• Develop tools for software development and deployment, data analysis and visualization, and test execution across multiple environments, including virtualized hardware environments, real hardware-in-the-loop simulations, and on-orbit testing
• Develop prototypes and manage experiments to prove out key design concepts

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
• Development experience in Python, C, or C++

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledgeable in real-time rendering, game engine development, physics simulation, or other real-time, resource-constrained, high-performance computing
• Knowledgeable in network topology, numerical optimization techniques, graph theoretic approaches, or convex optimization
• Developed, debugged, and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projects
• Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills, and engineering fundamentals
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience with distributed systems and internet services
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Software Engineer/Level I: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year    
Software Engineer/Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year    

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 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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST, SOLAR (STARLINK)

SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable. We are looking for a talented manufacturing specialist to join our solar manufacturing team to lead continuous Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement. The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, security, and user experience of the products that you deliver.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate extreme ownership of the production outcome of the Starlink Solar Factory as measured by equipment OEE
• Front line troubleshooting of production systems (HMIs, VM’s, Robots, PLCs, etc)
• Support production, engineering, and qualification tests including equipment bring up and configuration, dry runs, and in situ troubleshooting
• Aid in efforts to uncover root-cause of equipment failures and develop permanent resolution on issues found during test operations (via software updates, hardware changes, etc.)
• Design and implement assembly fixtures, tooling, and shop aids to improve manufacturing processes
• Work with production team to develop training plans and standard work instructions for operations
• Develop and implement robust preventative maintenance schedule with focus on increasing long term machine reliability as measured by machine uptime
• Promote 5S principles of organizing and sustaining efficient and presentable team work spaces
• Read, understand and utilize system-level schematics and drawings (mechanical/electrical/pneumatic)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience working in a hands-on technical position or a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or technical field
• Self-motivated with strong problem solving and communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
• Experience with design of experiments, statistical process control, and process qualification
• Strong team player attitude with the ability to collaborate with a cross functional team to include production, maintenance and engineering
• PLC & HMI programming experience or familiarization using Ladder Logic and Structured Text Language
• Experience working with OEM suppliers troubleshooting equipment failures
• Demonstrated hands-on skill in fault finding, mechanical system troubleshooting, and solid problem resolution skills
• Excellent skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
• Skilled at gathering and analyzing information to understand complex situations and solve problems
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards
• Deep knowledge of solar stinger machine functionality, operations, and troubleshooting

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available for the following shifts:
  • 1^st Shift: Monday to Friday (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
  • 2^nd Shift: Monday to Friday (3:00 PM – 1:30 AM)
• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay range:    
Manufacturing Specialist/Level 1: $34.00 - $40.00/hour  
Manufacturing Specialist/Level 2: $38.00 - $45.00/hour   
Manufacturing Specialist/Level 3: $42.00 - $51.00/hour

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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

TEST SPECIALIST - HARDWARE IN THE LOOP, SATELLITES (STARLINK)

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Ensure satellite development test systems and areas are operating properly.
• First level troubleshooting with electrical/mechanical diagnostics and test data review.
• Build, update, repair and validate bespoke hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) test equipment, servers and network racks.
• Fabricate and repair cable harnesses including: crimping, soldering and assembling connectors.
• Develop and document procedures for execution, maintenance, assembly, and anomaly handling.
• Maintain an organized, clean and safe work environment. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment or a bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or technical discipline. 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Comfortable with basic tools and electro-mechanical tasks, hands-on skillset.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals.
• Strong understanding of technical documentation, engineering drawings, and schematics.
• Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing.
• Experience working and administering a Linux environment.
• Developed and deployed software that has been used in real world projects (Python preferred).
• Basic understanding of networking, including VLANs, namespaces and routing.
• Experience with radio frequency components, links and wiring.
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. 

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 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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

AUTOMATION AND TEST ENGINEER, SATELLITES (STARLINK)

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 millions of 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.

The Starlink engineering teams are building highly reliable in-space mesh networks, designing secure systems to guarantee access to space, designing next-gen communication and sensing software, and more. You will be responsible for systems that enable rapid development and accurate testing of Starlink software and hardware, with continual focus on design, development and building innovative test systems, from hardware designs to software infrastructure. Our engineers are responsible for the life cycle of the products they create, including development, testing, and operational support giving you a chance to have critical ownership of the projects you’re working.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop and build test platforms to best validate Starlink software.
• Develop software that allow for test execution across multiple environments: hardware-in-the-loop (HITL, HIL) and virtualized hardware simulations.
• Invent tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system.
• Analyze test results and identify bugs that require in-depth investigations with engineers across the organization.
• Work closely with developers to provide a reliable, fast, accurate and easy-to-use integrated test platform.
• Hands-on integration and troubleshooting of Starlink hardware/software.
• Identify areas for improvement in the test systems and create innovative solutions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 1+ years of professional experience in test systems, software or hardware development; OR 3+ years of professional experience in test systems, software or hardware development in lieu of a degree (internship experience is applicable).
• Development experience in C, C++, or python.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience building, testing, or working with hardware test setups.
• Linux and Bash proficiency and experience with networking protocols.
• Developed and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projects.
• Data analysis skillset and experience with simulation software.
• Experience with containerization technologies (i.e. Docker, Kubernetes).
• Radio frequency (RF) system-level design, modems and diagnostic test equipment experience.
• Strong skills in troubleshooting, debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing.
• Experience with continuous integration and monitoring.
• Solid fundamental knowledge of networks, electronics, RF communications, math, and physics.
• Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a dynamic environment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay range:    
Software Engineer/Level I: $125,500.00 - $145,000.00/per year    
Software Engineer/Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year  
    
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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

SR. MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER, SATELLITES (STARLINK)

As a member of the Starlink Production Design team you will design the factory of the future, enabling mass production of satellites, ground stations, and high-performance space hardware that has never been produced in volume. You will design custom tooling and machinery for production processes that range from manual to highly automated. You will use your expertise in mechanical engineering to design, analyze, fabricate, qualify, and commission structures, mechanism and automation equipment, optimizing for pace of execution and net impact to SpaceX. You will personally own high impact projects and drive them from concept to completion on a time scale measured in months, not years.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop structures, mechanisms and automation equipment to enable high volume production of Starlink Satellites
• Demonstrate extreme ownership of projects through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept generation through fabrication and production bring-up
• Balance simultaneous projects of varying scope and complexity in a fast-paced environment
• Partner with flight design and production teams to develop the satellite, factory and production processes in parallel
• Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed of execution and efficiency
• Hone your organizational skills as you coordinate with internal SpaceX resources and external vendors and maintain a project schedule and budget
• Assemble and commission the equipment you design

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 5+ years of professional experience in Mechanical Engineering
• Prior experience designing mechanical systems using 3D CAD software and 2D drawings

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Prior work experience with structural design and analysis
• Experience with custom machine design; electromechanical systems, motors, actuators, linear rails, bearings, lifting/rigging, etc. 
• Ability to perform structures hand calculations
• Strong expertise in design for manufacturability and design for assembly including experience taking products from development to high-volume production
• Familiarity with drafting standards and the application of GD&T
• Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines including mills, lathes, manual and CNC, and hands-on machining experience
• Experience with Siemens Unigraphics (UGS/NX) and Teamcenter CAD/PDM systems
• Experience with finite element analysis, such as FEMAP pre/post processing, NASTRAN Solver, ANSYS Workbench, NX Advance Simulation
• Experience with manufacturing process development, facility and line layouts, process failure mode effects analysis, and error proofing

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Satellites (Starlink): $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year

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 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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER, HIL (STARLINK)

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 millions of 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.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay range:    
Software Engineer/Level I: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year    
Software Engineer/Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year  
    
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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN (PCBA) - 2nd Shift

This role serves as the bridge between production execution and engineering development for the Starlink PCBA team. You will apply hands-on SMT expertise to support the transition of hardware from early development through qualification and into rate production. Working closely with Engineering and Production teams, you will build and troubleshoot pre-production and qualification hardware while helping optimize SMT processes and production lines. 

The ideal candidate: has strong SMT/PCBA experience; enjoys working directly with engineers; proven skills for troubleshooting complex issues; possesses excellent attention to detail; and thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support production engineering during development and pre-production phases by building, assembling, and testing pre-production, qualification, and flight PCBA hardware
• Assist with initial PCBA line setup, equipment programming, qualification of test setups, and transition of new designs into production
• Program, load, and operate automated SMT production machines including pick & place, reflow ovens, stencil printers, conformal coating, AOI, and X-ray systems
• Operate and troubleshoot SMT equipment (pick & place, reflow ovens, stencil printers, conformal coating, AOI, X-ray) with a focus on process stability and yield improvement
• Perform rework and recovery on non-conforming hardware while maintaining design integrity and documenting root causes
• Support continuous improvement projects including test rack builds, factory automation, and production line enhancements
• Thoroughly document processes, failures, and improvements using data to drive corrective actions and yield increases
• Provide surge support for critical production, qualification, or development builds
• Collaborate with engineers to give real-time feedback on manufacturability, DFM opportunities, and process issues
• Assist with training of junior technicians on SMT equipment operation and basic troubleshooting
• Work with production support teams to guarantee the daily success of PCBA production safely, reliably, and at rate 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of hands-on experience in SMT/PCBA manufacturing, assembly, or test 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associates degree, apprenticeship, or military electronics technician training
• Experience working directly with engineers in development or new process introduction (NPI) environments
• Hands-on experience programming and optimizing SMT processes (pick & place, reflow, conformal coating, through-hole, AOI, or X-ray inspection)
• Proficiency reading and interpreting schematics, assembly drawings, Gerber files, and work instructions
• Soldering experience with IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification (Class 2 or 3)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with minimal supervision
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and basic ERP systems
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify subtle defects and maintain high-quality output in a high-volume environment
• Positive attitude, strong team player, and willingness to provide constructive feedback to improve designs and tooling
• Previous aerospace, automotive, or high-reliability electronics manufacturing experience 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

Pay range:    
Production Development Technician/Level 1: $23.00 - $29.00/hour    
Production Development Technician/Level 2: $28.00 - $34.50/hour    
Production Development Technician/Level 3: $33.00 - $40.00/hour    

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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

SMT REWORK TECHNICIAN

As an SMT (Surface-Mounted Technology) Rework Technician, you would be joining a small team that supports PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) rework with the highest grade of difficulty board and harness repairs coming from a variety of our Starlink Production Departments. Furthermore, you would work alongside our engineering team in the development of new products such as PCBA, harness, electronic components, and test rack systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Solder and de-solder through-hole and SMT components.
• Support conformal coat, masking, epoxy application, and coating.
• Mechanical/electrical assembly of PCB assemblies into product chassis.
• Read, interpret, and work from drawings as well as from controlled documentation and processes.
• Self-monitor work progress against area benchmarks and achieve on-time delivery of all work.
• Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 3+ years of electrical and/or PCBA rework/repair experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• IPC and/or JSTD certification including IPC610, IPC 7711/7722, or JSTD-001.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists.
• Experience working in an electro-mechanical manufacturing company, a precision manufacturing company, or aviation/aerospace manufacturing company.
• Electro-mechanical assembly and prototype development experience.
• Experience setting up and running tests and experiments.
• Proficient with computers, the ability to use MS Office, shop floor management software (ERP) and related programs.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Estimated shift times: 1st shift 5:00 AM – 3:30PM, 2nd shift: 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.
• Must be able to distinguish colors as required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Avionics Development Technician/Level 1: $25.00 - $33.00/hour
Avionics Development Technician/Level 2: $30.00 - $39.00/hour
Avionics Development Technician/Level 3: $35.00 - $45.00/hour

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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

RF/MICROWAVE ENGINEER (STARLINK MOBILE)

The Starlink Mobile network expands Starlink’s vision by providing global cellular connectivity from space.

As a member of the Direct to Cell Payload Engineering team, you will be developing all aspects of the phased array antennas and modem hardware for the next generation of the Direct to Cell system. You will interact regularly with senior leadership to influence the fundamental operation of our constellation and network while collaborating with electrical, silicon, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to steer this project from initial concept development to full-scale production.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Rapidly develop high-reliability RF/Microwave electronics for satellites and spacecraft
• Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, hardware bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, test, and on-orbit performance of complex electrical designs
• Get hands-on and support hardware through production, satellite integration, and flight
• Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines (mechanical, thermal, software, test engineering, supply chain, silicon design, etc.) to deliver tightly integrated, high-performance hardware
• Challenge assumptions, question requirements, learn from your mistakes, and approach problems with an open mind

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline
• 1+ years of experience working with RF/Microwave technology (internships/co-ops can apply)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering degree
• 2+ years of professional experience rapidly designing and delivering highly reliable products
• 2+ years of electronic product experience designing hardware from concept through production; strong emphasis on full life-cycle development of new hardware products and not small incremental updates to legacy hardware
• 2+ years of experience designing and implementing mixed-signal circuit boards from concept through production using processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, multi-GHz Serdes, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), I2C, SPI, operational amplifiers, analog to digital and digital to analog converters, and power supply components
• 2+ years of professional experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics
• Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role
• Experience designing RF circuits and performing electromagnetic simulations
• 2+ years working on aerospace systems

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines

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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

SR. DATA ENGINEER (STARLINK GROWTH) 

At SpaceX, we are 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 8M+ 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 rapidly accelerate our growth around the globe.

As a Sr. Data Engineer in the Starlink Growth Analytics & Automation Team, you will be responsible for developing the strategy, key metrics, tools, models, and processes for assessing the health of Starlink business. You will extract valuable insights from data across all business units and the Starlink network itself. You will work closely with technical and business teams to make customer acquisition as efficient as possible. You will bring in the latest and greatest machine learning and statistical technologies to turn data insights into action and autonomous applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build high-visibility, high-confidence, statistically-based dashboards and analytics tools to uncover new or breaking trends in customer growth or experience
• Transform insights into action items for business and engineering teams, based on statistically-driven evidence
• Develop and implement monitoring systems and strategies to quickly detect trends and regressions as they arise
• Work closely with software and production teams to optimize user experience
• Develop and validate models to forecast customer acquisition

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, statistics, or a STEM discipline
• 5+ years of professional experience building solutions with Python and SQL
• 5+ years of professional experience with statistical modeling and machine learning algorithms

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years of professional experience in analytics, data science, or machine learning
• Experience building predictive models and machine learning pipelines (clustering analysis, anomaly detection, survival analysis, time series models)  
• Experience with data visualization skills, including experience in geospatial data representations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with developing and deploying tools used for data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling
• Demonstrated capability to parse technical subjects on a deep level
• Demonstrated ability to jump into ill-defined problem spaces and drive positive outcomes
• Self-starter attitude, energy, and the ability to communicate effectively across business and technical disciplines
• Experience designing and utilizing relational database (SQL)
• Background in statistics or computational physics

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:         
Sr. Data Engineer: $160,000.00 - $225,000.00/per year       

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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

PRINCIPAL OPTICAL NETWORK ENGINEER (STARLINK GROUND NETWORK)

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 millions of 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.

We are building a global fleet of gateway stations to support the Starlink network and make up the internet interfacing backbone of the network. We are looking for creative and driven optical engineers to spearhead the design and development of innovative fiber optic connectivity solutions that bind thousands of satellites in the space to the internet points of presence across the globe. Engineers on this team are curious about new possibilities, have strong judgement, and work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs as we strive to deliver high-impact technology on a massive scale.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop optical connectivity solutions for the Starlink ground network infrastructure
• Develop and maintain lab and production test stations for new product qualification and root cause analysis of operational fleet hardware
• Develop modular, reusable test and automation software in Python for engineering design verification
• Work with ground networking and space network teams to scale the Starlink network physical layer and optimize traffic flow
• Develop tools and solutions to proactively monitor the health and availability of the optical infrastructure and lead continuous reliability improvement initiatives

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, or an engineering discipline
• 7+ years of experience in designing optical experiments and developing test automation (internships, student projects, extracurricular project experience, and professional experience all qualify)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, and work both independently and within team to achieve high-quality results
• Fundamental understanding of DWDM transmission systems, communications theory, and/or integrated photonics or optical subsystems
• Experience in optical network design, planning, and DWDM system performance analysis
• Hands-on experience with optical device or system level test and characterization
• Experience in designing and creating test software infrastructure
• Experience in any scripting/programming language (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
• Experience performing data extraction, visualization and analysis using programming languages (e.g., Python) or SQL
• Experience with IP networking and traffic flow fundamentals

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay Range:    
Network Engineer/Principal: $180,000.00 - $260,000.00/per year     

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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

FALL 2026 GRADUATE ENGINEER

As a Graduate Engineer, you will be responsible for working on creative solutions to real aerospace challenges. You will be given as much responsibility as our full-time engineers and will be an integral part of the team. If you’ve demonstrated a commitment to academic success and motivation to apply your knowledge outside of the classroom, you are a great candidate!

Graduate Engineer roles are available with a variety of engineering teams across the company including design, manufacturing and operations at Bastrop, TX; Cape Canaveral, FL; Hawthorne (Los Angeles), CA; Irvine, CA; McGregor (Waco), TX; Redmond, WA; Starbase, TX and Vandenberg, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)
• Enrolled in a graduate program by the start of employment and holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics or math discipline
• Applicant for this graduate engineer position must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (e.g., green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• GPA of 3.5 or above
• 9+ months experience of application of technical skills outside of the classroom (examples: laboratory, research, extracurricular project teams, volunteering, personal projects or prior internship/work experience)
• Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with technicians, other engineers, and managers
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic professional setting with changing needs and requirements

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in August or September 2026
• Able to provide own transportation for positions at Bastrop, Cape Canaveral, McGregor and Vandenberg locations

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:   

Graduate Engineer/Completed Bachelor's: $83,200.00/per year
Graduate Engineer/Completed Master's: $91,000.00/per year
Graduate Engineer/Completed PhD: $100,100.00/per year

Your salary will be determined by academic level. Pay is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs, as well as access to our comprehensive medical coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan. Students joining SpaceX through our graduate engineer program will receive the opportunity to attend presentations from company leaders, social and networking events, as well as professional and personal development trainings. Graduate Engineers are also eligible for paid company holidays. SpaceX offers 10 or more paid holidays per year.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS:

DRAGON: Dragon is the most advanced human-rated spacecraft in the world. This capsule currently delivers critical science, cargo and crew safely to and from International Space Station, but further iterations and new designs will likely be necessary to extend humankind's reach to the moon, Mars, and beyond. This program includes roles in: Analysis, Avionics, Build Engineering, Integration & Test Engineering, Life Support Systems, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Propulsion Engineering, Structures Design & Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering and more.

FALCON: The Falcon program tackles space exploration’s toughest problems through the ongoing development of our reusable launch vehicles, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy. These vehicles are currently responsible for delivering commercial, national security, and NASA satellites into orbit, as well as supply critical science, supplies, and crew to the International Space Station. This program includes roles in: Analysis, Avionics, Build Engineering, Components Engineering, Integration & Test Engineering, Launch Site Operations & Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Propulsion Engineering, Recovery Engineering, Structures Design & Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering and more.

STARLINK: 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 1M+ 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. This program includes roles in: Analysis, Avionics, Components Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Integration & Test Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Operations Engineering, Structures Design & Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering and more.

STARSHIELD - Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. As an intern on the Starshield team, you will be working on advanced development programs in support of U.S. National Security. This program includes roles in: Avionics, Build Engineering, Components Engineering, Integration & Test Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Design & Engineering, Structures Engineering, and more.

STARSHIP: The Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket – collectively referred to as Starship – represent a fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars and beyond. As the most powerful launch system ever developed, Starship will be able to carry up to 100 people on long-duration, interplanetary flights. Starship will also enable satellite delivery, the development of a Moon base and point-to-point transport here on Earth. This program includes roles in: Analysis, Avionics, Automation & Controls, Build Engineering, Civil Engineering, Components Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Launch Site Operations & Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Propulsion Engineering, Structures Design & Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, Test Engineering and more.

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS INVESTIGATION) 

As a Human Resources Business Partner at SpaceX, you will be given the opportunity to partner with some of the most talented professionals in the world: executing people strategies to retain talent, coaching employees and managers on HR policies and guidelines and working to ensure the SpaceX mission is a constant reality for all employees. We serve as trusted professionals providing guidance and feedback to our client groups, driving efficiencies and best practices in a highly dynamic and fast-paced organization. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to employee inquiries, questions and complaints, and provide information, guidance and direction on employee relations issues, performance management, and other core HR functions
• Operate as a key business partner to employees, managers, directors and senior leaders on workforce analytics, organizational optimization, leadership development, and other strategic initiatives
• Work closely with the functional experts in HR (recruiting, training and development, compensation, and benefits) to ensure programs are optimized for the needs of your client groups and to shape SpaceX-wide programs
• Counsel and assist employees and managers, guided by the Company’s policies and relevant laws/regulations
• Facilitate internal transfers, oversee and facilitate promotion opportunities, conduct exit interviews, and identify trends to support retention, career development and to minimize risk for the business
• Work with managers and above to implement key HR recommendations and change efforts
• Assist with the creation, documentation, and implementation of human resources policies, programs, and processes
• Uphold standards of strict confidentiality with respect to all matters and documents
• Maintain employee files and process HR transactions in Workday

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of human resources experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in an engineering, production or manufacturing environment supporting an exempt and hourly workforce
• Demonstrated success at building effective relationships
• Ability to lead with a positive attitude and approach challenges head-on
• Experience independently handling employee relations issues
• Familiarity with Greenhouse, UltiPro, and/or Workday
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use independent judgment to make decisions as well as organize and prioritize work
• Demonstrated excellence thriving in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Redmond, WA area
• Position requires ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
• Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
HR Business Partner/Level I: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00/per year
HR Business Partner/Level II: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year

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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

SHEET METAL TECHNICIAN (STARLINK)

The Starlink Development team is responsible for the fabrication and assembly of new product development, production tooling, and automation equipment for the rapidly growing Starlink factory. Technicians work closely with the engineering team to support high-impact projects to grow the Starlink Production line, from development to a high-volume production system.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate and maintain equipment such as laser cutters, press brakes, and water jets
• Find novel ways to produce complex sheet metal assemblies, occasionally without design definition
• Read basic blueprints to ensure parts are made to engineering specifications to meet customer needs
• Providing customers with clean, deburred and complete parts

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of professional experience running a waterjet and/or a laser cutter

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to meet daily/weekly production needs with critical time schedules
• Ability to read blueprints and complete basic shop math
• Experience with press brake operations
• Knowledge of sheet metal K-factors and application
• Ability to hold close tolerances on sheet metal parts per engineering drawings

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work all required shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Forklift operation
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:     
Sheet Metal Technician/Level 1: $23.00 - $29.00/hour        
Sheet Metal Technician/Level 2: $28.00 - $34.50/hour        
Sheet Metal Technician/Level 3: $33.00 - $40.00/hour

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 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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

DEVELOPMENT TEST ENGINEER, SATELLITES (STARLINK)

At SpaceX, we are 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, providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. Our mission is to design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, including thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that integrates it all. We are just beginning to explore Starlink's potential global impact and are seeking top-tier engineers to help maximize its utility for communities and businesses around the globe. 

As a Development Test Engineer for Starlink, you will be responsible designing and building “hardware-in-the-loop” (HIL/HITL) test systems. These systems allow for Starlink software engineers to build technologies such as space laser mesh networks, next-generation phased array antennas, advanced collision avoidance algorithms, and much more. You will be working with a multidisciplinary team on efforts such as constructing a platform to simulate the motion profile of mobile customers, performing end-to-end validation of the Starlink network, and simulating ion thruster functionality with/without vacuum. You will also be collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that we provide a highly-effective, user-friendly integrated test platform. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, build, and maintain highly reliable hardware-in-the-loop (HIL/HITL) testbeds—including surrounding infrastructure, tooling, and support equipment—for the Starlink software continuous integration system.
• Develop test cases and create simulation environments that replicate on-orbit scenarios to deliver flight-like testing capabilities.
• Ensure all software has appropriate level of test coverage, balancing reliability, velocity and safety.
• Pioneer innovative strategies to scale the HITL fleet in accordance with the Starlink software organization’s growing test demands.
• Analyze and troubleshoot HITL test results to identify testbed issues and prevent software bugs from reaching production.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace, or a related engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of professional test experience within electrical, mechanical, and/or aerospace engineering. 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Experience with integration and testing of electrical, electromechanical, RF, and/or propulsion systems. 
• Experience with electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DAQs, electronic loads, and spectrum analyzers.
• Experience with 3D CAD software for design, modeling, and manufacturing applications.
• Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Experience with communication protocols including USB, VISA, CAN bus, SPI, I2C, and Modbus.
• Experience configuring networks and troubleshooting layers 2-4 of the OSI-model.
• Strong skills in troubleshooting, debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing.
• Solid fundamental knowledge of networks, electronics, RF communications, math, and physics.
• Experience with simulation software and data analysis.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a dynamic environment. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Level I: $105,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year
Level II: $115,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year

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 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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER - MANUFACTURING MACHINERY, SATELLITES (STARLINK)

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 provides fast, reliable internet to millions of 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.

SpaceX Gateways are responsible for delivering internet from the ground to the satellites – they must be cost effective, capable of high performance in all weather conditions, and reliable over long periods of time. A critical component of the Gateway antenna is the TWT amplifier, which this role is for. The TWTA team is advancing state of the art RF vacuum electronics, building hardware an order of magnitude faster than traditional industry, for an order of magnitude less cost. This role will take full ownership over their hardware: urgently troubleshooting issues, performing hands-on testing to inform development or root cause investigations, implementing design or manufacturing upgrades to improve rate and reliability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design the factory and processes to enable rapid, reliable, and low-cost manufacturing of state of the art vacuum technology
• Work with partner teams to develop novel manufacturing procedures
• Manage new product introduction and develop production processes for TWTA assemblies
• Work with manufacturers and suppliers to implement process improvements to improve reliability
• Collaborate with design teams and provide design feedback to improve manufacturability, cost and reliability
• Perform environmental and performance testing on hardware to validate analysis and demonstrate compliance to design criteria
• Demonstrate extreme ownership of product outcomes at every stage of development and production 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline
• 1+ years of experience designing, building, testing, or troubleshooting hardware via professional work experience, project/research-based student experience, or a combination of both 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated full-cycle ownership of a hardware project from concept to implementation
• Exhibit a diverse technical knowledge of materials and their processing, with experience in high temperature processing (braze)
• Understanding of fundamental principals in materials science and solid mechanics 
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to work extended hours and/or weekends for mission critical deadlines

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Mechanical Engineer/Level 1: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Mechanical Engineer/Level 2: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year

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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday 

ELECTRICAL HARDWARE ENGINEER, SATELLITES (STARLINK)

SpaceX is leveraging its 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 millions of 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. As we continue to upgrade and expand the constellation, we’re looking for best-in-class engineers to join the team.

As an Electrical Design Engineer on Starlink, you’ll have ownership over the entire life-cycle of the hardware that enables this connectivity, and sits at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, thermal analysis, software, and antenna/RF engineering. Challenges range from high-speed digital communications, analog, network system integration, power electronics, and RF devices. Your work will include everything from system design and schematic capture to PCB layout oversight; as well as hardware troubleshooting to driving requirements for the underlying silicon and complete product production and test. This also includes driving successful business outcomes across interdisciplinary subsystems of the satellite, inclusive of mechanical and software engineering peers among other engineering disciplines. Sub-teams include:

• Avionics: The backbone of Starlink satellites are the bus avionics systems which control the vehicle, convert and distribute kilowatts of power, route high-speed vehicle and user traffic, and connect satellites to each other via our state-of-the-art Space Lasers! The team is responsible for the design, development, and ultimate success of these avionics systems from concept to grave.
• Payload: Starlink satellites employ industry leading phased arrays, parabolic antennas, and fully custom compute + modem electronics in order to deliver this connectivity to our customers. The Payload team is responsible for the design, development, and ultimate success of this hardware from concept to grave.

Your placement on these teams will be determined throughout the interviewing process after factoring in technical fit, expertise, and your personal preference

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Rapidly develop high-reliability electronics for satellites and spacecraft.
• Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, hardware bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, test, and on-orbit performance of complex electrical designs
• Get hands-on and support hardware through production, satellite integration, and flight
• Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines (mechanical, thermal, software, test engineering, supply chain, silicon design, etc.) to deliver tightly integrated, high-performance hardware
• Challenge assumptions, question requirements, learn from your mistakes, and approach problems with an open mind

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or physics
• 1+ years of experience designing circuits, electronic products, or hardware (internships/co-ops can apply)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering degree
• 2+ years of professional experience rapidly designing and delivering highly reliable products
• 2+ years of electronic product experience designing hardware from concept through production; strong emphasis on full life-cycle development of new hardware products and not small incremental updates to legacy hardware
• 2+ years of experience designing and implementing mixed-signal circuit boards from concept through production using processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, multi-GHz Serdes, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), I2C, SPI, operational amplifiers, analog to digital and digital to analog converters, and power supply components
• 2+ years of professional experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics
• Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role
• 2+ years working on aerospace systems

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
• Some travel may occasionally be required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday

HARDWARE ENGINEER - ELECTRICAL, SATELLITES (STARLINK)

SpaceX is leveraging its 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 millions of 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. As we continue to upgrade and expand the constellation, we’re looking for best-in-class engineers to join the team.

As an Electrical Design Engineer on Starlink, you’ll have ownership over the entire life-cycle of the hardware that enables this connectivity, and sits at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, thermal analysis, software, and antenna/RF engineering. Challenges range from high-speed digital communications, analog, network system integration, power electronics, and RF devices. Your work will include everything from system design and schematic capture to PCB layout oversight; as well as hardware troubleshooting to driving requirements for the underlying silicon and complete product production and test. This also includes driving successful business outcomes across interdisciplinary subsystems of the satellite, inclusive of mechanical and software engineering peers among other engineering disciplines. Sub-teams include:

• Avionics: The backbone of Starlink satellites are the bus avionics systems which control the vehicle, convert and distribute kilowatts of power, route high-speed vehicle and user traffic, and connect satellites to each other via our state-of-the-art Space Lasers! The team is responsible for the design, development, and ultimate success of these avionics systems from concept to grave.
• Payload: Starlink satellites employ industry leading phased arrays, parabolic antennas, and fully custom compute + modem electronics in order to deliver this connectivity to our customers. The Payload team is responsible for the design, development, and ultimate success of this hardware from concept to grave.

Your placement on these teams will be determined throughout the interviewing process after factoring in technical fit, expertise, and your personal preference

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Rapidly develop high-reliability electronics for satellites and spacecraft.
• Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, hardware bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, test, and on-orbit performance of complex electrical designs
• Get hands-on and support hardware through production, satellite integration, and flight
• Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines (mechanical, thermal, software, test engineering, supply chain, silicon design, etc.) to deliver tightly integrated, high-performance hardware
• Challenge assumptions, question requirements, learn from your mistakes, and approach problems with an open mind

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or physics
• 1+ years of experience designing circuits, electronic products, or hardware (internships/co-ops can apply)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering degree
• 2+ years of professional experience rapidly designing and delivering highly reliable products
• 2+ years of electronic product experience designing hardware from concept through production; strong emphasis on full life-cycle development of new hardware products and not small incremental updates to legacy hardware
• 2+ years of experience designing and implementing mixed-signal circuit boards from concept through production using processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, multi-GHz Serdes, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), I2C, SPI, operational amplifiers, analog to digital and digital to analog converters, and power supply components
• 2+ years of professional experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics
• Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role
• 2+ years working on aerospace systems

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
• Some travel may occasionally be required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday

SR. MECHANICAL ENGINEER, FACILITIES (STARLINK)

As a Sr. Mechanical Engineer at our Starlink Production facility, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, integrity, and efficiency of our mechanical systems. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, evaluating, and improving various mechanical systems site-wide, including HVAC, plumbing, and building structures and systems. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement initiatives, support sustainability goals, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Additionally, you will be tasked with designing upgrades and overseeing the installation of new assembly lines and processes, with the goal of creating a world-class facility that can support the mission of connecting people across the globe and enabling life beyond Earth. This position is based in Redmond, Washington.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide engineering support for the design, operation, improvement, and troubleshooting of all facility mechanical components and systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and building structures and systems
• Coordinate downtime activities between maintenance, construction, and production teams to minimize disruptions
• Drive mechanical system improvement projects using design change requests and advanced detection methods
• Troubleshoot mechanical system problems, formulate maintenance protocols, service schedules, and coordinate material procurement for machinery upkeep
• Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
• Collaborate within interdisciplinary teams to design, optimize, and maintain mechanical systems
• Provide mechanical engineering support to facility technicians to troubleshoot existing electrical equipment and controllers
• Oversee equipment installation, operation, and maintenance to meet specified parameters

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline
• 5+ years of professional experience in design and maintenance of industrial HVAC/plumbing systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years of professional experience in designing and maintaining industrial HVAC, plumbing, mechanical systems
• Proven track record in clean-room design and maintenance, underscoring an understanding of stringent environmental control requirements
• Proficiency in implementing maintenance solutions with minimal operational impact
• Demonstrated ability to assist technicians with troubleshooting and repair efforts effectively
• Capacity to thrive in high-concentration, high-stress environments, with flexibility to work extended hours as required
• Attentive to detail and proactive in executing preventive maintenance initiatives
• Familiarity with AutoCAD/Revit software applications at a beginner to intermediate skill level
• Knowledgeable about relevant industry codes and standards, such as ASHRAE, NFPA, and International Building Code
• Previous experience in system design, sizing, specification, and installation, particularly focusing on HVAC chillers, pumps, boilers, air handlers, and HEPA filtration systems
• In-depth understanding of HVAC operations, especially in managing chilled water plants operated through air-cooled chillers
• Experience with advanced data/monitoring systems like Schneider Building Management Systems is preferred
• Strong understanding of construction project management principles, including scheduling, budgeting, and contractor management

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical ability to perform hands-on work in various environments, including heat, cold, rain, and tight quarters
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel occasionally as required by project needs
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:    
Mechanical Engineer, Facilities/Senior: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year     

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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

SR. CHANNEL MARKETING MANAGER (STARLINK)

Starlink is a revolutionary satellite constellation, delivering low-latency broadband internet around the world—bringing an unprecedented opportunity to significantly impact communities, businesses, and governments worldwide. The Consumer Sales Team is seeking a Senior Channel Marketing Manager who will lead the customer experience within our channel partners' online and offline stores. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with retailers within the Consumer Electronics, Telecommunications, or Technology sectors and leading omni-channel product transitions and retailer communications. This role requires a deep understanding of the omni-channel marketing and communication management. Success will require strategic influence and relationship building with channel partners to provide the best customer experience possible. This is a special opportunity to work at the cutting edge of satellite technologies with a world-class team focused on connecting the unconnected!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop branding and messaging strategies, and ensure execution consistency through our channel partners
• Demonstrate the effectiveness and efficiency of marketing investment through channel partners through both short- and long-term measurement, across brand & performance metrics
• Own channel marketing strategy and execution for key communication methods including on-line, in-store and emails
• Contribute to the rapid growth by ensuring a seamless customer experience in our partner’s stores and online. This requires a blend of customer engagement, consumer-driven marketing acumen, hands-on execution, and strategic planning
• Develop tailored marketing and content strategies for multiple countries, ensuring relevance and resonance with target customers
• Monitor pipeline impact and engagement metrics, ensuring alignment with revenue objectives
• Continuously monitor and analyze key performance indicators to refine and adapt strategies for improved impact

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, finance, economics, or engineering
• 8+ years of experience in marketing, advertising, and/or brand strategy
• 5+ years of experience working on consumer technology brands/products
• 5+ years of experience managing consumer marketing teams with experience developing integrated marketing programs for large global brands

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience building, executing, and scaling marketing programs with retailers at a global scale
• Experience managing brand partners, driving mutual growth and results
• Demonstrated success in structuring complex business commercial opportunities and driving them to completion
• Independently motivated with a track record of project ownership and delivering measurable results
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• MBA or master’s degree with a business or technical focus preferred

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time to customer locations and other SpaceX locations

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

Pay range:    
Sr. Channel Marketing Manager: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year

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 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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

SR. CHANNEL MARKETING MANAGER (STARLINK)

Starlink is a revolutionary satellite constellation, delivering low-latency broadband internet around the world—bringing an unprecedented opportunity to significantly impact communities, businesses, and governments worldwide. The Consumer Sales Team is seeking a Senior Channel Marketing Manager who will lead the customer experience within our channel partners' online and offline stores. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with retailers within the Consumer Electronics, Telecommunications, or Technology sectors and leading omni-channel product transitions and retailer communications. This role requires a deep understanding of the omni-channel marketing and communication management. Success will require strategic influence and relationship building with channel partners to provide the best customer experience possible. This is a special opportunity to work at the cutting edge of satellite technologies with a world-class team focused on connecting the unconnected!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop branding and messaging strategies, and ensure execution consistency through our channel partners
• Demonstrate the effectiveness and efficiency of marketing investment through channel partners through both short- and long-term measurement, across brand & performance metrics
• Own channel marketing strategy and execution for key communication methods including on-line, in-store and emails
• Contribute to the rapid growth by ensuring a seamless customer experience in our partner’s stores and online. This requires a blend of customer engagement, consumer-driven marketing acumen, hands-on execution, and strategic planning
• Develop tailored marketing and content strategies for multiple countries, ensuring relevance and resonance with target customers
• Monitor pipeline impact and engagement metrics, ensuring alignment with revenue objectives
• Continuously monitor and analyze key performance indicators to refine and adapt strategies for improved impact

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, finance, economics, or engineering
• 8+ years of experience in marketing, advertising, and/or brand strategy
• 5+ years of experience working on consumer technology brands/products
• 5+ years of experience managing consumer marketing teams with experience developing integrated marketing programs for large global brands

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience building, executing, and scaling marketing programs with retailers at a global scale
• Experience managing brand partners, driving mutual growth and results
• Demonstrated success in structuring complex business commercial opportunities and driving them to completion
• Independently motivated with a track record of project ownership and delivering measurable results
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• MBA or master’s degree with a business or technical focus preferred

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time to customer locations and other SpaceX locations

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

Pay range:    
Sr. Channel Marketing Manager: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year

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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER, DEVELOPMENT TEST AUTOMATION (STARLINK)

As a software engineer on the development test automation team you will design, build, and automate test systems to support the development and production of satellite payloads, propulsion systems, mechanisms, and more. Your focus will be on developing software solutions that combine satellite hardware, vacuum systems, high-power test equipment, instrumentation, data acquisition, and production systems to enable test capabilities. These test systems enable subscale testing of components, support iteration on designs for future vehicles, qualify new hardware before flight, and verify production flight hardware.

Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here – engineers on this team are curious, collaborative, love to learn new things, and work effectively in a dynamic environment to deliver high-impact technology on a massive scale.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop modular, reusable test and automation software in Python and similar languages for development and qualification testing
• Write automation software to interact with hardware, test equipment, instrumentation, and production systems
• Invent tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system
• Develop custom automation solutions to engineering challenges using a combination of embedded electronics and innovative hardware
• Design user interfaces that make complex machines and processes easy to use and troubleshoot

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
• Development experience in Python and/or C, C++

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience developing application, test, or automation software in an interdisciplinary environment
• Experience with configuration management and version control software
• Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition system design, or electronics test engineering
• Experience writing software that interacts with one or more of the following electrical test equipment: oscilloscopes, DMMs, DAQs, power supplies, electronic loads, spectrum analyzers, source measure units
• Experience troubleshooting interactions between software and hardware such as network devices and lab instrumentation
• Extensive knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems, with a thorough knowledge of computer architecture and networks
• Experience with configuration management and version control software
• Experience in one or more of the following: electronics test rack design and build, data acquisition setup and field measurements, build of electronics systems or test systems for local assembly or industrial applications
• Extensive knowledge of a range of digital and analog interfaces including USB, VISA, TCP/IP, CAN bus, SPI, I2C, Modbus, analog-to-digital conversion
• Experience working with spacecraft, automotive, or other industrial hardware, such as high-powered electrical systems and ground-support equipment
• Solid fundamental knowledge of networks, electronics, RF communications, optics, math, and physics
• Strong skills in troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to work weekends and extended hours as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Level I: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year
Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

TEST AUTOMATION ENGINEER, SATELLITES (STARLINK)

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 with over 8,500 in-orbit and is providing fast, reliable internet to 9M+ 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.

As a software engineer on the development test automation team you will design, build, and automate test systems to support the development and production of satellite payloads, propulsion systems, mechanisms, and more. Your focus will be on developing automation and software solutions that combine satellite hardware, vacuum systems, high-power test equipment, instrumentation, data acquisition, and production systems to enable test capabilities. These test systems enable subscale testing of components, support iteration on designs for future vehicles, qualify new hardware before flight, and verify production flight hardware.

Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here – engineers on this team are curious, collaborative, love to learn new things, and work effectively in a dynamic environment to deliver high-impact technology on a massive scale.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop modular, reusable test and automation software in Python and similar languages for development, qualification, and manufacturing testing
• Write automation software to interact with hardware, test equipment, instrumentation, and production systems
• Invent tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system
• Develop custom automation solutions to engineering and manufacturing challenges using a combination of embedded electronics and innovative hardware
• Design user interfaces that make complex machines and processes easy to use and troubleshoot

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
• Development experience in Python and/or C, C++

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 1+ years of experience automating test systems
• 1+ years of experience with instrumentation, data acquisition system design, or electronics test engineering
• Experience writing software that interacts with one or more of the following electrical test equipment: oscilloscopes, DMMs, DAQs, power supplies, electronic loads, spectrum analyzers, source measure units
• Experience with configuration management and version control software
• Experience in one or more of the following: electronics test rack design and build, data acquisition setup and field measurements, build of electronics systems or test systems for local assembly or industrial applications
• Extensive knowledge of a range of digital and analog interfaces including USB, VISA, TCP/IP, CAN bus, SPI, I2C, Modbus, analog-to-digital conversion
• Familiar with the operation and administration of Linux systems
• Experience troubleshooting interactions between software and hardware such as network devices and lab instrumentation
• Experience with the design, build, and activation of fluids, thermal, vacuum, structural, or electromechanical systems
• Understanding of metrology, sources of measurement error, and uncertainty analysis
• Creative approach to problem-solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals
• Able to collaborate with a wide range of people and effectively work in a team
• Sound verbal and written communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to work weekends and extended hours as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    
    
Pay range:    
Level I: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year    
Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year    

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:              

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER, PRODUCTION (STARLINK)

As a member of the Starlink Production Design team you will design the factory of the future, enabling mass production of satellites, ground stations, and high-performance space hardware that has never been produced in volume. You will design custom tooling and machinery for production processes that range from manual to highly automated. You will use your expertise in mechanical engineering to design, analyze, fabricate, qualify, and commission structures, mechanism and automation equipment, optimizing for pace of execution and net impact to SpaceX. You will personally own high impact projects and drive them from concept to completion on a time scale measured in months, not years.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop structures, mechanisms and automation equipment to enable high volume production of Starlink Satellites
• Demonstrate extreme ownership of projects through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept generation through fabrication and production bring-up
• Balance simultaneous projects of varying scope and complexity in a fast-paced environment
• Partner with flight design and production teams to develop the satellite, factory and production processes in parallel
• Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed of execution and efficiency
• Hone your organizational skills as you coordinate with internal SpaceX resources and external vendors and maintain a project schedule and budget
• Assemble and commission the equipment you design

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• +1 year of experience designing mechanical systems using 3D CAD software and 2D drawings

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Prior work experience with structural design and analysis
• Experience with custom machine design; electromechanical systems, motors, actuators, linear rails, bearings, lifting/rigging, etc. 
• Ability to perform structures hand calculations
• Strong expertise in design for manufacturability and design for assembly including experience taking products from development to high-volume production
• Familiarity with drafting standards and the application of GD&T
• Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines including mills, lathes, manual and CNC, and hands-on machining experience
• Experience with Siemens Unigraphics (UGS/NX) and Teamcenter CAD/PDM systems
• Experience with finite element analysis, such as FEMAP pre/post processing, NASTRAN Solver, ANSYS Workbench, NX Advance Simulation
• Experience with manufacturing process development, facility and line layouts, process failure mode effects analysis, and error proofing

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Mechanical Design Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Mechanical Design Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year

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. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday. 

SOFTWARE ENGINEER, STARLINK GROWTH 

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 7M+ 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. 

As a Software Engineer, you will work closely with a mix of both external customers and internal partners across engineering disciplines and business operations to bring observability to a rapidly expanding network of millions of assets. The tools and applications you build will empower Starlink customers to manage their deployed assets in aviation, maritime, and enterprise environments while also bringing enhanced development to key features across various internal and external platforms. On this team, we will rely on you to be a key figure in the successful development of mission-critical, high-performance web applications. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Design, develop, and continuously improve software solutions to support Starlink customer success and business operations 
• Develop well-architected, responsive, and performant web applications
• Develop highly reliable and available software systems for Starlink
• Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant networks that operates for long periods of time with minimal maintenance at scale
• Deliver expert level Typescript, HTML, and CSS code for modern browsers
• Craft aesthetically and functionally flawless user experiences
• Collaborate with peers on architecture, design, and code reviews
• Deep dive into your users’ problems to find and create efficient solutions 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a STEM discipline; OR 5+ years of professional experience building full-stack software in lieu of a degree
• 2+ years of professional experience in software engineering 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Experienced with object-oriented language
• Experience with relational databases
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment both independently and with a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Front-end experience in React, Angular, or similar JavaScript framework
• Knowledge of HTTP requests, API structures (REST), and HTTP authentication techniques
• Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts
• Professional experience in analytics, data science, or machine learning
• Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with UNIX-like operating systems and CI/CD tools 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Must be able to travel to other SpaceX facilities as needed 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

Pay range:          

Software Engineer, Starlink Growth/Level I: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year    
Software Engineer, Starlink Growth/Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year 

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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.