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Integration & Test Engineer (Starlink)

Redmond, WA · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

Interface with both engineers and technicians to optimize manufacturing and automation * Develop ... Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for ...

SpaceX

Avionics Test Engineer (Starship)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$115K - $145K/yr

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is ... Write automation software in Python to interact with units under test, test equipment ...

SpaceX

Avionics Test Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

AVIONICS TEST ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch ... Write automation software in Python to interact with units under test, test equipment ...

SpaceX

Avionics Test Engineer (Starship)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$115K - $145K/yr

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is ... Write automation software in Python to interact with units under test, test equipment ...

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Do workers at SpaceX get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
80% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Does SpaceX pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
77% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

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

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
82% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

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

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at SpaceX?

Most people get paid time off work.
97% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 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.
  • 67% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 8% 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.
  • 22% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers at SpaceX worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
98% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do SpaceX workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it for SpaceX workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
52% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 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 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do SpaceX managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
78% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do jobs at SpaceX spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
11% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 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 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 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.
51% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

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

Most people get breaks without interruption.
84% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

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Some people feel stressed out here.
65% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

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Most people enjoy their job.
93% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at SpaceX recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
70% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at SpaceX?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
34% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

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Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 80% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 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.
64% 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 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

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Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
86% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
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Avionics Integration & Test Engineer (Starshield)

Avionics Integration & Test Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA • On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

SpaceX rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 146 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 61 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.
AVIONICS INTEGRATION & TEST ENGINEER (STARSHIELD)
Avionics Integration and Test Engineers are responsible for acceptance and qualification tests of our satellite's electrical systems. They must have a deep working knowledge of the satellite's electrical architecture, factory checkouts, and the ability to investigate failed electrical hardware to determine root cause via telemetry and hardware investigations. A successful Avionics Integration and Test Engineer demonstrates engineering intuition and critical thinking and is comfortable working under ambiguous requirements with minimal oversight. The ultimate goal of the Integration and Test team is to ensure that Starshield satellites work properly once deployed into space and achieve their mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Design and validate electrical ground support equipment for testing Starshield satellites
  • Evaluate non-confirming electrical hardware to determine root cause failure modes and propose design improvements
  • Develop and automate vehicle checkout procedures for both integrated self tests and early-life mortality screens
  • Evaluate proposed flight designs for integration and impacts to vehicle level checkouts
  • Develop and maintain continuous integration test regression systems
  • Interface with software engineers to improve SpaceX developed automation infrastructure
  • Manage integration build flow and test operations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering or physics
  • 1+ years of design and/or hands-on manufacturing experience (internships, collegiate engineering projects such as Formula SAE, Baja SAE, etc., or professional industry experience will be considered)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Ability and willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearance
  • Master's degree in an engineering discipline
  • Experience with MATLAB, python, or other programming language
  • Experience with integration and testing of avionics, propulsion, thermal, and/or structural systems
  • Documentation and configuration management experience
  • Experience writing test plans, procedures and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale
  • Experience in a production environment
  • Demonstrated engineering intuition, critical thinking, comfort with ambiguity

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Some travel to other SpaceX sites may be required as needed, up to 10%
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet mission-critical deadlines
  • This position is very hands-on and requires one to be on their feet for extended periods of time, up to 4 hours at a time
  • Will often work side by side with our technicians and must be able to climb ladders, stoop, bend, crawl, and work in tight spaces
  • An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Level 1: $105,000.00 - $122,500.00
Level 2: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00
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.
Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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