SpaceX · 2 weeks ago
Systems Engineer, Flight Termination System (Starship)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX 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. As a Systems Engineer for the Flight Termination System, you will be responsible for the design and certification of the Starship Flight Termination System, ensuring high reliability and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Act as responsible engineer for Starship Flight Termination System (FTS) development, hardware design, qualification, and per-launch deliverables for mission licensing
Define detailed system design, including system interconnect schematics, consumable budgets, harness and channel capabilities, fault tolerance, reliability, hardware manifest, vehicle risk, and configuration change management
Work collaboratively with customers and experts from other teams to perform system trades, define vehicle architecture, and scope new designs as they move from concept, through prototype, and into production
Ensure that the as-built Flight Termination System meets design intent, regulatory requirements, and achieves high reliability
Interface with internal operations teams, internal flight reliability teams, and external regulatory partners such as the FAA
Be responsible for assessing and communicating to SpaceX internal teams and regulatory partners that FTS is ready for flight
Generate and submit flight safety system certification deliverables to launch from multiple launch ranges
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace or computer engineering, or physics
1+ years of hardware development experience in electronic or mechanical systems (academic projects, internships, and traditional professional experience all qualify)
Act as responsible engineer for Starship Flight Termination System (FTS) development, hardware design, qualification, and per-launch deliverables for mission licensing
Define detailed system design, including system interconnect schematics, consumable budgets, harness and channel capabilities, fault tolerance, reliability, hardware manifest, vehicle risk, and configuration change management
Work collaboratively with customers and experts from other teams to perform system trades, define vehicle architecture, and scope new designs as they move from concept, through prototype, and into production
Ensure that the as-built Flight Termination System meets design intent, regulatory requirements, and achieves high reliability
Interface with internal operations teams, internal flight reliability teams, and external regulatory partners such as the FAA
Be responsible for assessing and communicating to SpaceX internal teams and regulatory partners that FTS is ready for flight
Generate and submit flight safety system certification deliverables to launch from multiple launch ranges
Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
Preferred
Experience with system design and testing for hardware sub-systems such as RF, power, communications, human interface, and sensors
Experience designing and certifying flight safety systems for launch vehicles
Experience with system trades and first-hand knowledge of how requirements tie hardware to larger systems
Self-starter with experience making hardware work within demanding time and resource constraints
Experience with wire harness design and build, including associated sub-components
Experience with NX or similar CAD design software
Familiarity with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.) and basic analysis techniques
Experience writing engineering software for test automation, data review, and design analysis, preferably in MATLAB or Python
Demonstrated project management skills and ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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