Automation and Test Engineer, Satellites
SpaceX
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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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The Test Specialist - Hardware in the Loop, Satellites (Starlink) joins the team responsible for systems enabling rapid development velocity for the Starlink project. This role focuses on developing, deploying, supporting, and maintaining solutions for fast and accurate integration testing. Daily responsibilities include ensuring satellite development test systems operate properly, performing first-level troubleshooting with electrical and mechanical diagnostics, and reviewing test data. The specialist will build, repair, and validate bespoke hardware-in-the-loop test equipment, servers, and network racks while fabricating cable harnesses through crimping and soldering. Required skills include interpreting engineering drawings and schematics, debugging, and performance optimization. Preferred technical competencies include administering Linux environments, developing software in Python, understanding networking concepts like VLANs and routing, and working with radio frequency components and links.
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