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Development Test Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is ... DEVELOPMENT TEST ENGINEER Join the Development Test group as a Test Engineer developing SpaceX ...

SpaceX

Development Test Engineer

Hawthorne, CA

$110K - $135K/yr

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is ... DEVELOPMENT TEST ENGINEER Join the Development Test group as a Test Engineer developing SpaceX ...

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Mechanisms Test Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is ... MECHANISMS TEST ENGINEER Join the Development Test group as a Test Engineer developing SpaceX ...

SpaceX

Mechanisms Test Engineer

Hawthorne, CA

$110K - $135K/yr

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is ... MECHANISMS TEST ENGINEER Join the Development Test group as a Test Engineer developing SpaceX ...

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Do workers at SpaceX get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
81% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Does SpaceX pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
79% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

At SpaceX, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
84% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from SpaceX affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
99% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at SpaceX?

Most people get paid time off work.
96% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 98 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 68% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 24% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do workers at SpaceX worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
97% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do SpaceX workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
56% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it for SpaceX workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
54% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at SpaceX?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
90% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do SpaceX managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
84% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers at SpaceX do extra work that they don't get paid for?

Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
91% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at SpaceX?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
97% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is a SpaceX job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
81% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

Is working at SpaceX good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
55% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at SpaceX feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
85% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at SpaceX get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
86% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 93 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at SpaceX?

Some people feel stressed out here.
60% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 104 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at SpaceX enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
92% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at SpaceX recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
71% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 101 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at SpaceX?

Most people got enough training when they started.
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at SpaceX?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 81% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people think SpaceX’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
65% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how SpaceX is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
88% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 97 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
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Test Automation Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

Test Automation Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX

Redmond, WA

$145K - $175K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

SpaceX rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 143 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 59 rated aerospace companies

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
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.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
    Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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