# Avionics Test Engineer (Starshield) at SpaceX

- Company: SpaceX
- What the company does: SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://www.spacex.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Hawthorne, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-17
- Apply by: 2026-11-02
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8815132002?gh_jid=8815132002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-avionics-test-engineer-starshield/

## About the role

As an avionics test engineer, you will have the unique opportunity to design and develop test systems for all the electronic hardware on our satellites. You will be expected to create test solutions from the ground up and be the last line of defense testing and screening out all electronic hardware for our spacecraft. Our fundamental goal is to improve humanity and ultimately to explore the stars; with it comes extreme responsibility to ensure the safety and reliability of our satellites and payloads. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or an engineering discipline with an emphasis in electrical engineering and electronics
- 1+ years of experience with electronic hardware development or software development (academic projects, internships, and traditional professional experience all qualify)
- 1+ years of programming experience using Python, MATLAB, or Embedded C/C++
- Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
- Ability to lift heavy harnesses and fixtures
- Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions, if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing

Tags: Components Test - Starshield

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