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Space Production jobs in Hawthorne, CA
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Mechanical Integration & Test Engineer, User Products (Starshield)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
You'll manage integration build flow and test operations for Starshield user terminals, ground stations, and gateways. Work hands-on with engineers and technicians to optimize manufacturing, develop assembly procedures, and solve integration challenges across propulsion, thermal, electrical, and structural systems.
$100,000 to $117,500 per year
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Build Reliability Engineer
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Astrolab · Hawthorne, CA · Production
Mission Integration Engineer, Mission and Ground Systems (Starshield)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
Design and own the ground segment architecture for Starshield, SpaceX's national security satellite program. You'll integrate mission systems from requirements through on-orbit operations, working across software, payload, and flight teams to deliver earth observation and communications capabilities.
$100,000 to $130,000 per year
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Hardware Reliability Engineer (Build Reliability)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
You will partner with design, test and manufacturing teams to drive reliability of Avionics parts across SpaceX's production systems. You'll investigate failures, conduct root cause analysis, and implement Lean processes to improve manufacturability and reduce risk in cutting-edge hardware.
$115,000 to $140,000 per year
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Sr. Hardware Reliability Engineer (Build Reliability)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
You'll own reliability for SpaceX avionics systems - controllers, sensors, power, solar arrays, harnesses - from design through production and flight. Partner with engineering teams to investigate failures, implement Lean processes, and drive quality improvements on cutting-edge hardware.
$165,000 to $230,000 per year
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Design Reliability Engineer (Crew Starship)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
You will develop design criteria and drive improvements to Crew Starship flight hardware through peer review, certification, and cross-functional problem-solving with SpaceX engineering teams and government customers.
$100,000 to $130,000 per year
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Integration & Test Engineer (Falcon & Dragon)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
You will own the build, inspection, and integration of Falcon and Dragon structural and propulsion assemblies. Develop manufacturing processes, solve production challenges, and drive capital upgrades to meet launch manifest demand.
$100,000 to $130,000 per year
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Site Reliability Engineer, Kubernetes Platform (Top Secret Clearance)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
Design and operate scalable Kubernetes platforms supporting GPU-accelerated machine learning workloads. You'll own the full lifecycle of classified IT infrastructure: deployment automation, on-premises systems, databases, monitoring and storage. Work with software engineers to build secure, reliable, autonomous systems.
$145,000 to $195,000 per year
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Site Reliability Engineer (High Performance Computing)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
Own the full HPC platform stack - from Linux machines and Infrastructure as Code to storage and user-facing applications - that powers vehicle simulation, ML, and AI across SpaceX. You'll reduce toil through automation, build observability for operators and engineers, and lead capacity planning for the company's compute and storage needs.
$125,000 to $160,000 per year
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Supervisor, Quality Assurance (Falcon) - 2nd Shift
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
Supervise quality inspection teams building Falcon rockets on second shift. You'll drive root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and oversee critical characteristic control across production. Lead training, certifications, and process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
$115,000 to $155,000 per year
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Site Reliability Engineer, AI Infrastructure (Starshield)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
You will design, deploy, and scale GPU and CPU infrastructure supporting Starshield, SpaceX's largest US government satellite constellation for critical national security missions. Manage Kubernetes clusters at 100k+ GPU scale, automate on-premise compute deployments to Top Secret data centers, and collaborate with AI engineers to build highly available systems.
$125,000 to $160,000 per year
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Sr. Site Reliability Engineer, AI Infrastructure (Starshield)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
You will design, operate and scale the infrastructure supporting Starshield's critical national security missions. Manage GPU/CPU deployments to Top Secret data centers, automate Kubernetes and AI cluster operations, and collaborate with AI engineers to build highly scalable systems.
$165,000 to $265,000 per year
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Mission Integration Engineer (Security Products) - Top Secret Clearance
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
Own compliance, certification, and technical integration for Starshield, SpaceX's government security satellite platform. You'll drive requirements through test and deployment, lead customer reviews, and partner across engineering teams to keep systems secure and on schedule.
$100,000 to $130,000 per year
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Software Engineer, Test Engineering and Operations
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
Build Python software that keeps SpaceX vehicles buildable, testable, and flyable. You will design data pipelines and automated systems interfacing with flight sensors and instrumentation, working directly with engineers to eliminate recurring operational tasks and streamline hardware checkout.
$125,000 to $145,000 per year
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Mission Integration Engineer, Special Programs
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
You will own the complete payload-to-platform interface for customer payloads flying on SpaceX vehicles. Define mechanical, electrical, thermal and data interfaces, allocate requirements, lead engineering trades, and verify mission safety from integration through on-orbit operations.
$110,000 to $130,000 per year
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Mechanical Integration & Test Engineer (Starshield)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
Own the integration build flow and test operations for Starshield satellites. You'll evaluate designs for manufacturability, develop assembly procedures, troubleshoot non-conformances, and work hands-on with engineers and technicians to ensure mission success.
$110,000 to $130,000 per year
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Senior Integration Technician
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Vast · Hawthorne, CA · Production
You will assemble and integrate liquid rocket engine hardware, operate high-pressure test facilities, and troubleshoot propulsion systems. Work hands-on with cryogenic fluids, precision instruments, and aerospace-grade components as we transition engine development to production.
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Build Reliability Engineer (Falcon/Dragon)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
You will partner with design and manufacturing teams to create quality plans for Falcon and Dragon flight hardware, from prototype testing through production ramp-up. You'll investigate failures, conduct build reviews, and drive continuous improvement across the shop floor using Lean principles.
$100,000 to $117,500 per year
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Database Reliability Engineer
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
Own SpaceX's mission-critical database infrastructure. You'll perform root cause analysis on production issues, optimize SQL queries and schemas, manage disaster recovery strategies, and mentor junior database engineers in a fast-paced environment.
$135,000 to $175,000 per year
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Electromagnetic Effects Test Engineer (Automotive/Satellite EMC)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
Ensure electrical hardware performance in extreme electromagnetic environments across SpaceX's satellite and ground systems. You'll run EMC test facilities, perform board-to-system EMI troubleshooting, and interface with design and mission teams to qualify critical flight hardware.
$105,000 to $140,000 per year
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Hardware Reliability Engineer, Components (Starshield)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
You will drive electrical and electronic component reliability for Starshield, SpaceX's national security satellite system. Lead failure investigations, design reliability tests, and guide engineers on parts selection to ensure mission success across design and production.
$105,000 to $140,000 per year
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Integration Technician (Falcon)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
Assemble and integrate Falcon 9 first and second stage flight hardware using precision tools and avionics checkout procedures. You'll stage, test and install critical rocket components, read technical drawings, and collaborate with engineers to deliver hardware on schedule.
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Mission Integration Engineer (Starshield)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
You will lead technical integration of Starshield spacecraft systems across all development phases, from customer requirements through on-orbit commissioning. Work directly with government customers to design mission architectures, drive subsystem trades, and ensure successful flight operations.
$100,000 to $130,000 per year
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Test Engineer, Powertrain Components (Starship)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
You will own instrumentation and testing strategy for Starship's Raptor engine powertrain components, from design qualification through production acceptance. Develop test plans, lead anomaly investigations, and design automated test systems for high-pressure fluid systems, valves, turbomachinery, and injectors.
$100,000 to $130,000 per year
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Reliability Engineer
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Quantum Space · Rockville, MD +1 more · Production
Lead reliability analyses and mission assurance for Quantum Space's high-mobility spacecraft platforms. You will perform FMEA/FMECA, fault tree analyses, and redundancy studies that directly influence spacecraft design and flight success. Fast-paced aerospace environment.
$120,000 to $180,000 per year
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Design Reliability Engineer (Falcon & Dragon)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
You'll review and approve flight hardware designs for Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft across concept, testing, and qualification. Guide engineering teams on design criteria and reliability to ensure mission success from launch through recovery.
$100,000 to $130,000 per year
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Sr. Site Reliability Engineer - Top Secret Clearance (Starlink)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
Own the reliability and performance of Starlink's distributed infrastructure serving 9M+ users worldwide. You'll upgrade systems to multi-region, manage petabyte-scale clusters, and collaborate across teams to keep the world's largest satellite constellation operational.
$165,000 to $265,000 per year
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Lead Integration & Test Engineer (Starshield)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
Lead a team building and testing Starshield satellites for government missions. You'll own manufacturing processes, integration fixtures, and production scaling while ensuring satellites perform reliably on orbit. This hands-on role spans design challenge, process optimization, and team accountability.
$155,000 to $215,000 per year
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Sr. Site Reliability Engineer (Starlink)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
Design and operate the infrastructure keeping Starlink's satellite internet system running at global scale. You will own distributed systems challenges, manage petabyte-scale compute clusters, and build multi-region deployments that serve 9M+ users worldwide.
$165,000 to $265,000 per year
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Site Reliability Engineer (Application Software)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
You will build and maintain the tools that power SpaceX's vehicle software delivery, testing, and operations for Falcon 9, Starship, and Dragon. Deploy mission-critical platforms, manage infrastructure as code, and collaborate with software engineers to reduce build and test times.
$125,000 to $160,000 per year
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Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering (Application Software)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
You will design and operate the build, test, and deployment platforms that every Falcon 9, Starship, and Dragon mission depends on. Own the infrastructure and tools that accelerate vehicle software delivery while keeping safety-critical systems running reliably.
$125,000 to $160,000 per year
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Electromagnetic Effects Test Engineer
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. ELECTROMAGNETIC EFFECTS TEST ENGINEER As a member of our fast-paced electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) team, you will be...
$105,000 to $122,500 per year
Hardware Reliability Engineer, Electrical (Starshield)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
Lead failure analysis and root cause investigation on Starshield satellite electrical hardware. You will identify physics of failures, drive corrective actions across design and manufacturing teams, and conduct environmental testing to validate product robustness.
$115,000 to $140,000 per year
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Hardware Reliability Engineer (Starshield)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
You will identify and resolve hardware failures in Starshield satellites, performing detailed failure analysis and working with design, manufacturing, and test teams to improve PCBA reliability and longevity. This role combines cutting-edge R&D with complex electrical engineering applications.
$115,000 to $140,000 per year
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Integration Technician (Starshield)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capability to support national...
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Integration Technician (Starshield) - Level 4/5
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN (STARSHIELD) - LEVEL 4/5 Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capability to support...
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Lead Hardware Reliability Engineer, Electrical (Starshield)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
Build and lead an electrical hardware reliability team supporting Starshield production. You'll hire engineers, investigate PCBA failures, and collaborate across electrical, mechanical, software, and supply chain to enhance hardware robustness for government national security missions.
$165,000 to $230,000 per year
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Mission Integration Engineer, AI (Starshield) - Top Secret Clearance
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. MISSION INTEGRATION ENGINEER, AI (STARSHIELD) - TOP SECRET CLEARANCE Special Programs leverages technology and launch capability to...
$100,000 to $115,000 per year
Production Reliability Engineer (Starship Electronics)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
You will own reliability of Starship and SuperHeavy booster electronics, from communications to power and life support systems. Drive failure analysis, environmental testing, and corrective actions across PCBAs, electro-mechanical assemblies, and production processes to enable high-rate manufacturing.
$105,000 to $122,500 per year
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Site Reliability Engineer, Kubernetes Platform (Starshield)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
Design, deploy and scale the infrastructure powering Starshield, the world's largest US government satellite constellation. You'll automate Kubernetes clusters, manage core systems like databases and monitoring, and collaborate with engineers across the stack to keep critical national security systems running.
$125,000 to $160,000 per year
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Site Reliability Engineer (Raptor)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER (RAPTOR) SpaceX is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer with a strong drive to solve challenging problems...
$125,000 to $150,000 per year
Site Reliability Engineer (Top Secret Clearance)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
Design and operate scalable infrastructure for classified systems, including GPU clusters and cloud resources. You will own the full lifecycle from deployment through operational support, collaborating with software engineers to build secure, reliable systems.
$145,000 to $195,000 per year
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Sr. Hardware Reliability Engineer, Electrical (Starshield)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
Own hardware reliability for Starshield satellites, troubleshooting PCBAs and driving root cause investigations across production. You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to enhance satellite robustness and resolve non-conforming hardware issues.
$165,000 to $230,000 per year
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Sr. Mechanical Integration & Test Engineer (Starshield)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR.
$130,000 to $180,000 per year
Sr. NDE Engineer, Radiography Testing
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. NDE ENGINEER, RADIOGRAPHY TESTING This Sr.
$130,000 to $180,000 per year
Sr. Site Reliability Engineer (Application Software)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR.
$165,000 to $230,000 per year
Sr. Site Reliability Engineer (Starshield)
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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Production
Build and operate the infrastructure powering Starshield's national security satellite network. You'll manage Kubernetes clusters, deploy cloud and on-premises systems, and collaborate with software engineers to keep highly reliable in-space mesh networks running.
$165,000 to $270,000 per year
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Test Engineer (Solar Chemistry) - Space Solar
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Starpath Robotics · Hawthorne, CA · Production
You'll design and run test campaigns characterizing perovskite materials, films, and devices from precursor formulations through finished cells. Build test stands for thin-film characterization, execute stability and degradation testing, and partner with chemistry teams to connect processing decisions to device performance for space solar power systems.
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Test Engineer - Space Solar
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Starpath Robotics · Hawthorne, CA · Production
You will plan, build, and execute test campaigns that prove Starpath's space solar hardware is flight-ready. From cell-level electrical characterization through panel environmental testing, you'll own the test stands, procedures, and data analysis that drive hardware decisions.
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