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Test Specialist, Components (Starshield)

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $33.00 - $39.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
2345 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
2026-10-23

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 Test Specialist for Starshield at SpaceX is responsible for supporting the production and testing of Starshield satellites. This includes designing tooling and processes, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, and collaborating with engineers on test procedures. The role also involves fabricating test fixtures, conducting tests, and maintaining production equipment.

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 an engineering, math, or technical discipline; or high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on engineering technician or specialist role

Nice to have

  • 1+ years of experience performing electronic testing and inspection using portable measuring devices
  • 5+ years of experience reading electrical schematics to rework boards or perform tests
  • Ability to read and understand electromechanical schematics
  • Knowledge of Ohm's Law, power supplies, digital logic, ADC/DAC circuits, op amps, semiconductors, and communications protocols
  • Ability to read mechanical assembly drawings and blue prints

What you get

  • Pay range: Test Specialist/Level 1: $33.00 - $39.00/hour; Test Specialist/Level 2: $37.00 - $44.00/hour; Test Specialist/Level 3: $41.00 - $50.00/hour
  • 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

  • Must be willing to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed
  • Position requires being onsite in Hawthorne, CA; remote work not considered
  • Standing for long periods, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 25lbs may be required

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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