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How much do sub engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for sub engineer in Seattle, WA is $131,857.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,500.00 and $172,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Sub Engineer vs Civil Engineer?

AspectSub EngineerCivil Engineer
QualificationsDiploma in Engineering or equivalentBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Work EnvironmentSite supervision, technical support, project executionDesign, planning, project management, site supervision
Employer & Industry UsageGovernment departments, construction companies, public worksArchitectural firms, consulting agencies, construction firms

Sub Engineers typically hold diplomas and focus on site-level supervision and technical tasks, while Civil Engineers have degrees and handle design, planning, and project management. Both roles are essential in construction projects but differ in qualifications and scope of responsibilities.

What does a sub engineer do?

A sub engineer is responsible for assisting in the planning, design, and supervision of engineering projects, often in construction, infrastructure, or technical fields. They perform technical tasks, oversee site work, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, typically requiring relevant technical skills and certifications. Sub engineers work under senior engineers and may use tools like CAD software and construction equipment.

What is the role of a sub engineer?

A sub engineer is responsible for assisting in the planning, execution, and supervision of engineering projects, often focusing on specific technical tasks within construction, infrastructure, or manufacturing environments. They typically work under senior engineers, use technical tools, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
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Integration & Test Engineer (Bus & Payload Sub-Assemblies)

Redmond, WA

SpaceX
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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$110K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job description

INTEGRATION & TEST ENGINEER (BUS & PAYLOAD SUB-ASSEMBLIES)

As an Integration and Test Engineer, you will lead the development of manufacturing and test processes of sub-assemblies (sensors, instruments, actuators, batteries, and antennas) used to navigate and operate the Starlink satellite. You will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop novel solutions to ensure the delivery of flight-worthy hardware. You will own the relationship between production, design engineering, and supply chain teams and you will provide input into the design and development of new and existing hardware.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Define and manage assembly flow and test operations of satellite sub-assembly production area
  • Enable day-to-day execution of the production area by eliminating blockers, slow-downs, and waste
  • Develop and refine manufacturing assembly procedures based on lessons learned and feedback
  • Evaluate non-conformances to determine root cause and drive corrective actions to implementation
  • Scrutinize current and proposed designs for manufacturability, reliability, and repeatability
  • Interface with technicians, specialists, and engineers of multiple disciplines to optimize manufacturing and reliability

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of professional mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing (internships/co-ops and club projects can apply)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Some travel to our launch sites may be required as needed, up to 10%
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:    
Level I: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per/year 
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.

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Aerospace product and parts manufacturing, data services, guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing and satellite telecommunications

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Hawthorne, CA, US

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