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Test Engineer (Avionics Test Lab)

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted 13 days ago · $105,000.00 - $140,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
13 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 46 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
1459 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
2026-09-18

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

As a Test Engineer in the Avionics Test Lab at SpaceX, you will be responsible for ensuring the success of flight hardware through rigorous testing processes, including thermal and vibration screenings. Your role will involve writing automation software in Python, troubleshooting test software, and collaborating with various teams to solve complex testing challenges while driving improvements in efficiency and cost.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
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

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or physics
  • 1+ years of experience in a hardware and/or software testing environment
  • 1+ years of experience in any of the following languages: Python, C#, C++, JavaScript, Visual Basic, MATLAB, and/or LabVIEW

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of and experience with avionics hardware including flight computers, gas sensors, controllers, antennas, transmitters, receivers, and PCBAs
  • Experience developing object-oriented software and automated test software
  • Experience with environmental testing such as thermal, vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum
  • Understanding of electrical schematics and electronics manufacturing to analyze and improve test coverage
  • Proven track record solving complex problems with minimal supervision and on a tight schedule

What you get

  • Pay Range: Level 1: $105,000.00 - $140,000.00, Level 2: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The role requires physical activity including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs.
  • Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-18. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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