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Sr. Avionics Test Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted about 2 months ago · $140,000.00 - $205,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
73 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 73 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
2167 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
Hiring momentum
3062 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-15

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.

About this role

The Sr. Avionics Test Engineer for Starshield will work on developing and testing avionics systems that leverage SpaceX's Starlink technology for government applications. This role involves supporting national security efforts with a focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads, ensuring that the technology meets the necessary requirements and standards.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.

What you need

  • U.S. citizenship or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee status due to ITAR requirements

What you get

  • Base salary range of $165,000.00 - $230,000.00
  • Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with stock purchase at a discount
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • Salary range is broad and may vary based on individual qualifications
  • Job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience will determine actual salary
  • Focus on government applications may involve specific compliance and regulatory challenges

Summarised from SpaceX's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-15. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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