SpaceX
Mission Integration Engineer, Mission Systems (Starshield)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a Mission Integration Engineer to support Starshield, a national security satellite program. You'll bridge customer requirements and technical execution across satellite command, operations planning, and data processing, working with internal teams and government stakeholders from concept through on-orbit operations.
What you'll do
- Serve as primary customer interface during meetings, tests, reviews, and real-world operations
- Transform customer requirements into development objectives and ensure on-time contract delivery
- Collaborate across subsystems and teams to drive development and evaluate technical tradeoffs
- Support program lifecycle from proposal and development through test, flight, and commissioning
- Design and own ground segment architecture
- Educate customers on SpaceX designs and operational methodologies
What they're looking for
- Software or electrical engineering with hands-on hardware/software experience
- Spacecraft mission design, integration, and test
- USG intelligence processes and systems familiarity
- Machine learning and AI integration experience
- Technical communication and requirements documentation
- Systems architecture and design thinking
- Multi-priority project management under pressure
- Problem-solving and process innovation
Benefits
- Base salary $100,000–$140,000 depending on level
- Long-term stock incentives and discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience integrating hardware and software on a real project. What challenges did you encounter?
- How have you handled conflicting requirements from different stakeholders in a technical program?