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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. We are rapidly accelerating our transformation of the airline passenger experience and are seeking engineers with a track record of new product launch, service introduction and engineering solutions to complex technical challenges with partners and customers. Starlink designs, builds, tests and operates all of the technology utilized in our solutions for airlines. Our mission is to put Starlink on everything that flies and bring the Starlink experience to millions of passengers globally. To accomplish this, we are creating deep technical alignment with our airline partners across the areas of passenger experience, mechanical and electrical integration, network performance and measurement and application-level features and functionality. As an Aviation Development Engineer, you will be responsible for the service launch of Starlink with key airline partners. You will own the technical engagement defining the process, critical milestones, technology trades, resource prioritization, compliance with customer and manufacturing requirements and technical documentation needed to certify and introduce Starlink into our airline partner's operations. You will team with the engineering, maintenance and passenger experience teams at our airline partners to ensure high alignment with business objectives, technical requirements and critical timelines. Your high integrity, command of engineering first principles, attention to detail, ability to set and keep commitments across a range of internal and external stakeholders while delivering results will be crucial factors in your success in this role. RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for the technical engagement and successful Starlink service launch of Starlink with airline partners. Act as the technical point of contact for all engineering and integration issues relating to the projects you are driving Navigate complex schedules and project dependencies ensuring a maximally efficient use of SpaceX resources and customer success. 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 depend