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SpaceX

Test Automation Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX

Published 11 May 2026
Redmond, WA
125K - 175K USD Annual
Full Time

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Role Highlights

Languages used

Python

Key skills

Data Analysis
Computer Science
Integrations
Written Communication
UI
CI
System Design
Test Automation
Test Engineer
Testing
Deployment
Embedded
Electronics
Interfaces
Mathematics
SPI
TroubleShooting

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

Linux

Description

The role involves designing, building, and automating test systems to support the development and production of satellite payloads, propulsion systems, and various mechanical components. The engineer will develop automation and software solutions that integrate satellite hardware, vacuum systems, high-power test equipment, and data acquisition systems. These systems are essential for subscale component testing, design iteration, and the verification of production flight hardware. The position requires creating modular, reusable software to interact with hardware and instrumentation. Additionally, the engineer will design user interfaces to simplify the operation and troubleshooting of complex machinery.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a STEM discipline, or have at least two years of professional software development experience. Proficiency in Python, C, or C++ is required. Applicants must meet ITAR requirements, meaning they must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. The role also requires a willingness to work weekends and extended hours as needed.

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About the company

SpaceX

Size

13529

Founded

HQ

Hawthorne, US

Description

SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the worlds most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA. For more information, visit www.spacex.com.

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