Avionics Systems Test Specialist

2 days ago


Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time
Avionics Test Engineer

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.
Requirements:
  • 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++.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • 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.
Additional Requirements:
  • 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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