Avionics Systems Test Specialist
2 days ago
At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As an Avionics Test Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our spacecraft's avionics systems.
Key Responsibilities:- Design and develop custom test solutions for flight hardware, including in-house developed electronics, optics, RF antennas, and electro-mechanical hardware.
- Select commercial-off-the-shelf hardware and/or design custom PCBAs to measure signals, apply flight-like loads, and power units under test.
- Write automation software in Python to interact with units under test, test equipment, instrumentation, and production documentation systems.
- Collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and test lab teams to drive innovation in design and infrastructure to increase product reliability and yield.
- Investigate and resolve test anomalies and failures during various states of testing and development to ensure they are understood and implement mitigations.
- Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or an engineering discipline with an emphasis in electrical engineering and electronics.
- 1+ years of experience with electronic hardware development or software development (significant academic projects, internships, and traditional professional experience all qualify).
- 1+ years of programming experience using Python, MATLAB, or Embedded C/C++.
- Experience analyzing circuits and developing functional test plans.
- Experience designing and troubleshooting PCBAs.
- Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, DAQs, and measurement techniques to verify and validate product electronic requirements.
- Experience developing object-oriented software.
- Experience with RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and signal generators.
- Understanding of electrical schematics and electronics manufacturing to analyze and improve test coverage.
- Understanding of metrology, sources of measurement error, and uncertainty analysis.
- Understanding and experience in environmental testing such as HALT, HASS, vibration, shock, thermal, TVAC, and EMI/EMC.
- Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones.
- Ability to lift heavy harnesses and fixtures.
SpaceX offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary, long-term incentives, and comprehensive benefits. We're an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.
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