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Electrical Test Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind)

SpaceXBastrop, TXMesh Optical
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Mid · 1+ yrs
Posted
8 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 8d ago

About this role

This role suits an electrical engineer with experience in hardware development or electronics testing who wants to build automated test solutions for orbital artificial intelligence hardware. The Electrical Test Engineer position is located in Bastrop, Texas, and involves developing testing systems for space-grade electronics within a satellite program.

Role Overview

SpaceX is hiring an Electrical Test Engineer to support the Starmind initiative in Bastrop, Texas. The position focuses on creating automated test equipment and software for space hardware designed to power orbital artificial intelligence computation.

Key Responsibilities

Build automated test solutions tailored for complex space-grade hardware.
Choose commercial-off-the-shelf equipment or build custom printed circuit board assemblies to evaluate signals, power units, and apply flight-like loads.
Develop automation software using Python to interface with test units, laboratory instruments, and manufacturing documentation platforms.
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and laboratory teams to provide feedback that enhances product yields and reliability.
Simplify complex technical problems by challenging existing assumptions.

Requirements

Hold a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or an alternative engineering field.
Possess a minimum of one year of professional experience in hardware development or electronics test engineering.
Meet United States export control regulations through citizenship, lawful permanent residency, refugee status, asylee status, or eligibility for required authorizations.
Maintain availability to work extended hours or weekends during critical mission deadlines.

Nice to Have

Master's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline.
Knowledge of analog control, discrete logic design, circuit analysis, and functional test plan creation.
Experience troubleshooting printed circuit board assemblies and utilizing test instruments like oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
Familiarity with electrical schematics, manufacturing processes, metrology, measurement error, and uncertainty analysis.
Proficiency in object-oriented programming using Python or C/C++.
Background in electronics reliability, failure mechanisms, and environmental testing such as thermal, vibration, HALT, HASS, and thermal vacuum testing.

Skills and Tools

Python
C/C++
Printed Circuit Board Assemblies
Oscilloscopes
Multimeters
Spectrum Analyzers
Network Analyzers
Vector Signal Generators
Source Measurement Units
Environmental Testing Equipment

About the Company

SpaceX develops advanced aerospace and satellite technologies to enable human space exploration and orbital operations, including the Starmind constellation project that captures solar energy in space to supply power for Earth-based artificial intelligence computing.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

PythonC/C++C++

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Electrical Test Engineer role?

The position is based in Bastrop, Texas.

What educational background is required?

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or another engineering discipline.

How many years of experience are needed?

Candidates must have at least one year of experience in hardware development or electronics test engineering.

Are there citizenship or residency requirements for this job?

Yes, applicants must meet ITAR requirements, meaning they must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, asylees, or eligible to obtain necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

What programming languages are used in this role?

Python is required for automation software development, and C/C++ experience is also listed as beneficial.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official SpaceX careers page.

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