Test Automation Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX

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Redmond, WA
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$125,000–$145,000 / yr
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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.

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TL;DR · Test Automation Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

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As a Test Automation Engineer at Starlink in Redmond, WA, you will join the development test automation team to design and build automated test systems for satellite payloads, propulsion systems, mechanisms, and more. Your daily tasks include developing modular, reusable software in Python and C++ for testing purposes, writing automation scripts to interact with hardware and test equipment, and designing user-friendly interfaces for complex machines. You will work on a wide range of digital and analog interfaces such as USB, VISA, TCP/IP, CAN bus, SPI, I2C, Modbus, and analog-to-digital conversion, while also familiarizing yourself with Linux systems and fluid, thermal, vacuum, structural, or electromechanical systems. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, collaboration abilities, and the willingness to work flexible hours in a dynamic environment that supports massive-scale technology deployment.

Skills

Python C++ Linux USB VISA TCP/IP CAN bus SPI I2C Modbus DAQ oscilloscopes DMMs power supplies electronic loads spectrum analyzers source measure units electronics test rack design data acquisition fluids thermal vacuum structural electromechanical systems

What you'll do

  • Develop modular, reusable test and automation software for satellite development.
  • Write automation software to interact with hardware, test equipment, and production systems.
  • Design user interfaces for complex machines and processes in satellite testing.
  • Extensive knowledge of digital and analog interfaces for system integration.
  • Experience automating test systems and working with instrumentation setups.

What we're looking for

  • 1+ years of experience automating test systems.
  • Development experience in Python and/or C, C++.
  • Experience with instrumentation and data acquisition system design.
  • Knowledge of digital and analog interfaces including USB, VISA, TCP/IP, CAN bus, SPI, I2C, Modbus.
  • Familiarity with Linux system operation and administration.

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