Test Technician; Starlink) Hardware

Location:

Redmond, Washington

Compensation: $23 - 40 USD / hour

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.

SpaceX is seeking a hands‑on Test Technician to support development and qualification testing of Starlink satellites in the Redmond Test Lab. The lab is responsible for mechanical, structural, environmental, pressure, battery‑cell, and solar‑cell evaluation testing that proves satellite hardware before flight. This technician is the operator on the floor: prepare hardware and assets, run released procedures, fabricate fixtures and ground support equipment to print, and restore the setup.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble, instrument, and test satellite flight hardware throughout development, production, and on‑orbit correlation testing phases
• Monitor and assess test asset and test article performance throughout development and qualification campaigns
• Activate, evaluate, monitor, and maintain space simulation test equipment (Thermal, Thermal Vacuum, HASS / HALT, Vibration, Shock, Battery, Pressure, Solar)
• Assembly, activation and troubleshooting of custom test racks and automated equipment interfaces to increase test lab capability and unit test quality
• Structural test build and execution for a variety of large‑ and small‑scale structural and mechanical satellite components
• Work with engineering to plan, build, and activate test equipment (mechanical assemblies, gas, hydraulic, cryogenic fluid systems, etc.)
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and harnessing. including pressure transducers, flowmeters, temperature sensors, accelerometers and strain gauges

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with mechanical/structural/fluid/electrical systems
• 1+ years of experience performing electronic testing and inspection using measuring devices

Preferred

Skills and Experience:

• Experience with NASA STD 8739.4, IPC-620, and J-STD-001 qualifications
• Experience with electromechanical build processes including iron & hot‑air soldering; wire crimping and stripping; machine and hand drilling, shaping, cutting, and joining; 3D plastic printing
• Ability to fabricate and repair cable harnesses including: soldering, crimping, assembling connectors
• A&P (airframe and powerplant) license
• Able to read mechanical and engineering drawings and interpret tolerances (including GD&T)
• Experience with hydraulic plumbing repair/fabrication
• Knowledge/experience with cryogenic systems (gaseous and liquid)
• Experience with rigging, cranes, and lift operations
• Experience with precision measuring instruments/equipment
• Knowledge of various fittings (NPT, MS, AN, Swagelok, medium pressure)
• Experience with test operations procedures including hydraulic load control, hydro/pneumatic pressure control, and safe handling of flight parts
• Strong computer and analytical skills including proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, shop floor management software (ERP), and related programs
• Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to navigate and manipulate files
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high‑paced, challenging work environment

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed; shift assignment is…