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Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Aviation Development Engineer (Starlink) in Redmond, Washington

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. AVIATION DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (STARLINK) At SpaceX, we're leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world's largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 2M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system - thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We've only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink's potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink's utility for communities and businesses around the globe. Starlink believes in providing fast, reliable internet to serve populations with lit Starlink is developing high-speed internet for commercial and private aircraft. As an Aviation Development Engineer, you will be responsible for driving projects with SpaceX partners in the Aviation industry. You will own the process, milestones, and documentation needed to accelerate Starlink for flight and will work closely with design and manufacturing teams to ensure high-quality results throughout the project lifecycle. RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for ensuring integration work with SpaceX partners meets customer requirements Act as the technical point of contact for all engineering and integration issues relating to the projects you are driving Support commercialization efforts by ensuring that partner agreements are aligned with SpaceX business and technical objectives and that partners are able to maximize their efforts with SpaceX products Work across multiple disciplines including cybersecurity, maintenance, flight crew and cabin workers, digital experience teams and engineering to ensure all parties have timely access to critical data, manuals, project schedules and technical notices relating to SpaceX's products Produce deliverables on a tight timeline that incorporate partner input and deliverables Manage multiple concurrent projects and provide regular updates on schedule and deliverables to senior management Act as the subject matter expert on the SpaceX Aviation Integration process and create alignment across all partners Work across all stakeholders to ensure feedback is incorporated into project schedules and statement of work BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in an computer science, engineering, math, or physics discipline PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated ability to navigate complex technical programs with aerospace manufacturers from ideation, commercial negotiation, and implementation to roll-out Experience in one or more of the following functional areas: software architecture and protocols, electrical interfaces and standards, wireless data communications, mechanical structures or thermal analysis Experience conducting commercial and technical trades across partner and internal stakeholders Demonstrated high accountability to producing the correct requirements, eliminating complexity and communicating dependencies, critical path and key decision-points to a large group of stakeholders Experience with industry certification and regulatory compliance Experience with commissioning and testing, writing and executing integration plans Previous technical ownership of a complex project involving numerous stakeholders from conception to customer acceptance Demonstrated ability to produce documentation deliverables on a tight timeline Extremely strong proficiency with Microsoft Word as a tool to produce

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