# Optical Test Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind) 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 (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Bastrop, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-08
- Apply by: 2026-12-23
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8931042002?gh_jid=8931042002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-optical-test-engineer-ai-satellites-starmind/

## About the role

SpaceX is leveraging its experience deploying and operating the world’s largest satellite constellation to develop Starmind, a new constellation of satellites capturing solar energy in space to power low-cost, high-performance AI compute for Earth. Realizing this vision demands highly reliable, high performance electrical hardware ranging from power electronics, high speed digital systems, mixed signal designs, robust avionics, networking, and custom compute electronics. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- This position is 100% onsite and requires relocation to the Austin-Bastrop area if not already local – remote or hybrid work not considered
- Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
- Ability to lift heavy objects, up to 25Ibs. unassisted
- Some travel may occasionally be required

Tags: Starmind - Compute and Payloads

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