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Sr. Aviation Development Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX · Woodinville, WA

Posted about 3 months ago · $135,000.00 - $220,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
88 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 88 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
2362 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
2026-10-30

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 at SpaceX, you will lead the technical engagement for launching Starlink services with airline partners, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance with regulatory requirements. Your role involves managing multiple projects, coordinating with various stakeholders, and producing necessary documentation for successful service integration. You will also engage with customers to understand their requirements and translate them into actionable plans for implementation.

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

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline
  • 4+ 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, electrical interfaces, wireless data communications, mechanical structures, or thermal analysis
  • Experience with industry certification and regulatory compliance
  • Previous technical ownership of a complex project
  • Extremely strong proficiency with Microsoft Word

What you get

  • Pay Range: $135,000.00 - $220,000.00
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, company stock, or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the tech stack used in the role
  • Travel requirement of 0-25% may be a consideration for work-life balance
  • Extended hours and weekends may be necessary to meet critical milestones

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

Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-30. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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