SpaceX
Aerospace & DefenseDirect Greenhouse career site

Test Technician, Hardware-in-the-Loop (Starlink)

Pay
$23 – $40 per hour
Location
Woodinville, WA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Entry level
Experience
2+ years
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Listed
31 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • test equipment operation
  • blueprint reading
  • electrical schematics
  • CAD

Also useful

  • Microsoft Office

Stated benefits & perks

  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • Paid parental leave

Responsibilities

  • Action test requests and satellite rework
  • Provide general support to engineers and specialists during test campaigns
  • Perform equipment operations using cranes, powered industrial truck (PIT) equipment, forklifts, boom lifts, and/or scissor lifts around our facilities

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of experience in production manufacturing or test environments

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Able to read engineering blueprints and complete basic math
  • Able to read and interpret fluid and/or electrical schematics
  • Able to work independently and problem-solve efficiently with minimal supervision
  • Willingness to provide constructive feedback to engineering and production teams to improve test system infrastructure, designs, processes, and parts
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain an organized workspace
  • Proficient computer skills; comfortable using email and Microsoft Office suite
  • Experience using CAD to design basic parts

Additional Requirements

  • Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted
  • Must be able to work all required shift hours, overtime, and/or weekends as needed

Pay Range

  • Level 1: $23.00 - $29.00
  • Level 2: $28.00 - $34.50
  • Level 3: $33.00 - $40.00

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.

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.

About SpaceX

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.

Read the original posting

From SpaceX's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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