This role pays less than
90%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,500–$188,750
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$118k
versus about
$163k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
SpaceX currently has
680 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
As an Aviation Development Engineer, Networking (Starlink), you will join the team responsible for integrating Starlink technology into aircraft to enhance the passenger experience. You will drive requirements for next-generation cabin environments, design and operate hardware-in-the-loop lab representations of airline cabins, and translate flight data into scalable architecture decisions. Your daily work involves managing connectivity architecture, including access-point placement, band planning, and frequency reuse. You will also configure and validate routers and access points while ensuring security through WPA3-Enterprise and Passpoint protocols. Key technical areas include IP networking, Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 standards, and multi-gigabit environment support. The role requires expertise in RF link budgets, QoS, and regulatory compliance with the FAA. You will collaborate with aerospace manufacturers and internal stakeholders to manage complex project dependencies and ensure seamless service launches for global airline partners.
Software Architecture
Wireless Data Communications
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Microsoft Word
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Software Architecture
Wireless Data Communications
Thermal Analysis
Technical Documentation
Microsoft Word
Schematics
Data Visualization
Regulatory Compliance
Certification