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Avionics Test Technician, Starbase Vibe Test Lab

SpaceX · Starbase, TX

Posted Nov 1, 2026

Est. total comp~$110K–$157K

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From the posting

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.

AVIONICS TEST TECHNICIAN, STARBASE VIBE TEST LAB

Our elite Starbase team is working on the toughest and most audacious project on our planet; making humanity multiplanetary. This challenge isn’t for everyone – the working conditions can be hard on a desolate beach at the southernmost tip of the state – but hardcore projects require hardcore people. Our test lab is constantly innovating and developing the next step in advanced materials testing. Tight tolerance and innovative machining builds enable critical testing on the mission to full reusability. If you are a high performer, want to immerse yourself in never-before-solved challenges, and are excited to put in the effort to make this goal a reality, we want to hear from you.

As a member of this team you can expect a dynamic role doing what you’re best at. Our team is building high performance flight hardware, a high-volume rocket production line, and a launch system that can rapidly and reliably launch and land our rockets. Your skills will help us operate a world class mechanical and materials test lab to help enable us to iterate, diagnose and drive our build and launch site into a powerhouse of production and materials innovation. …

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Job inventory

Required 3 items

  • 2y

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (or 2+ years of related experience)

Experience: 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or military

Clearance and work authorization: US person (ITAR)

Preferred 2 items

Education: Associate's degree

Skills and tools: RF

Also in the posting: work all shifts; overtime; weekends; repetitive assembly operations; grasping; standing; lifting; bending

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