Test Specialist, Factory Automation (Starlink)
SpaceX · Redmond, WA
Posted about a month ago · $34.00 - $40.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 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 Test Specialist in Factory Automation at SpaceX, you will design and build wire harnesses, PCBAs, and test equipment while supporting production and engineering tests. Your role involves managing equipment builds, troubleshooting, and ensuring a safe and organized work environment, all while contributing to the development of cutting-edge technology for broadband access.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 3/5
- 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
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3+ years of hands on experience with mechanical/structural/fluid/electrical systems
- 2+ years of experience performing electronic testing and inspection using portable measuring devices
Nice to have
- Associate degree
- 2+ years of experience working in a production or engineering function
- Hands-on experience fabricating harnesses, electro-mechanical assemblies, printed circuit board assemblies, and test stations
- Electromechanical design and debug, including PCBAs, wire harnesses, electronics enclosures, line automation, and server racks
- Excellent attention to detail and an insistence on permanently correcting errors
What you get
- Pay range for Level 1: $34.00 - $40.00, Level 2: $38.00 - $45.00, Level 3: $42.00 - $51.00
- Eligibility for long-term incentives, including 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 advanced technology or modern stack, focus seems to be on hands-on testing and assembly
- Extended hours or weekend work may be required
- Physical demands include standing for long periods, climbing, and lifting up to 25lbs unassisted
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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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