Avionics Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago

Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time
Join SpaceX as an Avionics Systems Engineer

At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As an Avionics Systems Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing, developing, and testing the electrical and avionics systems for our spacecraft and launch vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop avionics systems, including computing, power, instrumentation, and radio frequency (RF) communications
  • Develop and execute avionics system testing on flight hardware to validate the as-built vehicle is 'go for launch'
  • Support build and capsule maintenance through troubleshooting build problems and simplifying recurring work to enable a higher launch cadence with higher reliability and lower labor hours per mission
  • Support mission operations by providing real-time input during flight, completing data reviews, and monitoring system performance
  • Collaborate with other teams and customers to define the scope of development projects and initial product requirements as new designs move from concept to production
  • Define acceptance testing and qualification requirements of new and existing hardware, perform development and qualification testing, and formally document test results
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics
  • 1+ years of experience using software such as Python, C++, and/or Matlab
  • 1+ years of experience with electrical component design, system level integration of electronic components, or system level testing (internship and project team experience is applicable)
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Hands-on experience with sizing, installing, and troubleshooting various electronic components
  • Experience with wire harness design and build, including associated sub-components
  • Experience with NX or similar CAD software
  • Experience with PCBA design and Altium or similar software
  • Experience with RF system design or testing
  • Competence with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power supplies, etc.)
  • Software fluency, enabling automation of test or analysis tasks and manipulation of large data sets
  • Creative problem solver that can bring multiple disciplines together with the ability to assess risk and make design and development decisions with limited data
  • Self-motivated with strong learning, multi-tasking, organizational, and documentation skills
  • Strong sense of accountability and integrity with excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
Additional Requirements:
  • Must be available to work extended hours and weekends if needed to meet critical deadlines
  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
Compensation and Benefits:

Pay range: Avionics Systems Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year Avionics Systems Engineer/Level II: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR .

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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