Sr. Aviation Development Engineer, Networking (Starlink)
SpaceX · Woodinville, WA
Posted 15 days ago · $135,000.00 - $220,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 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
- 2026-09-17
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 Sr. Aviation Development Engineer for Starlink, you will focus on enhancing the airline passenger experience through the design and implementation of next-generation cabin connectivity solutions. Your role involves managing technical engagements with airline partners, developing Wi-Fi requirements, and overseeing hardware-in-the-loop lab environments to validate designs before fleet rollout. You will also ensure compliance with regulatory standards while coordinating across various stakeholders to drive successful service launches.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline
- 5+ years of experience in an engineering function or technical program/product management role focused on bringing programs/products/services to market
Nice to have
- Demonstrated ability to navigate complex technical programs with aerospace manufacturers
- Experience in software architecture and protocols, electrical interfaces and standards, wireless data communications, mechanical structures or thermal analysis
- Wi-Fi systems design experience
- Hands-on IP networking and router/AP configuration in production or HITL labs
- Experience with hotspot security and passenger authentication
What you get
- Pay Range: $135,000.00 - $220,000.00
- 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
- 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- High level of responsibility with multiple concurrent projects
- Requires extended hours and potential travel
- Complex technical engagement with various stakeholders may lead to challenging project dynamics
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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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