Sr. Aviation Development Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 135,000 - 220,000 annuallyFunction: Product ManagementExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Accountability","Attention to detail","Stakeholder management"]

Own the technical engagement required to launch Starlink services with airline partners. Define program governance, critical milestones, technology tradeoffs, and resource prioritization, and lead coordination workshops with internal teams, customers, airframe manufacturers, and industry partners. Translate customer needs during pre-sales into actionable plans, drive compliance with manufacturing and customer requirements, and work closely with the FAA to certify and introduce Starlink into partner operations.

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SpaceX
SpaceX
1 month ago

Sr. Aviation Development Engineer (Starlink)

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Job Summary

Own the technical engagement required to launch Starlink services with airline partners. Define program governance, critical milestones, technology tradeoffs, and resource prioritization, and lead coordination workshops with internal teams, customers, airframe manufacturers, and industry partners. Translate customer needs during pre-sales into actionable plans, drive compliance with manufacturing and customer requirements, and work closely with the FAA to certify and introduce Starlink into partner operations.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Product Management
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the technical engagement and successful Starlink service launch with airline partners.
  • •Establish and maintain program governance, including accurate, timely reporting to customer teams and SpaceX leadership.
  • •Run strategic program reviews and coordination meetings with stakeholders including customers and airframe manufacturers.
  • •Own technical engagement during pre-sales by translating requirements into actionable technical and operational plans.
  • •Coordinate across departments and partners to prepare artifacts for licenses, type approvals, and regulatory audits, ensuring FAA compliance.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 135,000 - 220,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceVisionDental401kDisability InsuranceLife InsurancePaid ParentalPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
  • •5 years of experience in an engineering function (e.g., software, network, mechanical, electrical) or a technical program/product management role bringing programs/products/services to market.
  • •Experience navigating complex technical programs with aerospace manufacturers from ideation through implementation and rollout.
  • •Demonstrated experience with industry certification and regulatory compliance.
  • •Strong technical documentation and integration-plan execution experience, including commissioning and testing.
Experience:5+ years
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationAccountabilityAttention to detailStakeholder management
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Microsoft WordSoftware architectureProtocolsWireless data communications

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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