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Test Technician (Starlink)

SpaceX · Redmond, WA

Posted about a month ago · $23.00 - $29.00

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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 Technician for SpaceX's Starlink project, you will be responsible for building and troubleshooting various hardware components, including wire harnesses and PCBAs, while supporting production and qualification processes. Your role will involve managing workloads, interpreting documentation, and maintaining a clean work area, all while contributing to the mission of providing broadband access globally.

Our read on this posting4.2out of 5
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
  • 1+ years of experience in electromechanical assembly

Nice to have

  • Associate degree
  • 3+ years of experience with hardware testing
  • Hands-on experience fabricating and debugging harnesses, electro-mechanical assemblies, printed circuit board assemblies, and test stations
  • Ability to use written and oral communication skills to continually improve designs, processes, working environment, and team morale
  • Excellent attention to detail and insistence on verifying work

What you get

  • Pay Range: Level 1: $23.00 - $29.00, Level 2: $28.00 - $34.50, Level 3: $33.00 - $40.00
  • 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

  • Physical demands include standing for long periods, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs. unassisted
  • No specific mention of advanced technology or modern tools used in the role
  • The role may involve routine tasks that could limit exposure to cutting-edge technologies

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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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