Spacecraft Avionics Design Engineer

1 day ago


Redmond, Washington, United States Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Full time

**Job Title:** Electrical Test and Reliability Engineer
**Location:** Redmond, WA, USA
**Job Type:** Full-time
**Salary Range:** $140,000 - $170,000 per year

 
We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Test and Reliability Engineer to join our team at SpaceX's Redmond facility. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated test solutions for our avionics and payload hardware. You will work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines to deliver tightly integrated, high-performance hardware. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Selecting commercial-off-the-shelf hardware and/or designing custom PCBAs to measure signals, apply flight-like loads, and power units under test
  • Writing automation software in Python to interact with units under test, test equipment, instrumentation, field data, and production documentation systems
  • Performing electrical bench testing and developing engineering models of failures to replicate and inform mitigation of anomalies

 
**Requirements**

 
To be successful in this role, you should have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, and at least 3 years of experience in automated test equipment and Python programming. You should also have excellent communication skills and be able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

 
**What We Offer**

 
At SpaceX, we offer a competitive salary range of $140,000 - $170,000 per year, depending on experience. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. Furthermore, we offer opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as a dynamic and inclusive work environment.



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