SpaceX · 2 months ago
Hardware Test Engineer (Starlink)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration, and they are seeking a Hardware Test Engineer for their Starlink project. In this role, you will ensure satellite hardware can withstand the harsh environment of space while developing advanced automated electrical test systems across various technical domains.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work with a cross-discipline team including electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to conceptualize and develop test systems used to test and validate flight hardware
Define, document and present test system requirements, coverage, designs and operational strategies
Design and produce test assets such as test racks, electrical panels, electrical test fixtures, harnessing, connectors, PCBAs, machinery, tools, processes, etc
Select commercial-off-the-shelf hardware and/or design custom PCBAs to measure signals, apply flight-like loads, and power units under test
Drive continual improvements to our designs by building physical and digital tools to analyze data collected both on-orbit and in production
Utilize software tools (Python) to interact with units under test, test equipment, instrumentation, field data, and production documentation systems
Get hands-on and support hardware through production, satellite integration, and flight
Understand all products and processes that require the systems for which they have developed and/or are responsible for
Challenge assumptions and work to find simple solutions to complex problems
Ensure work is conducted and systems are designed/produced in compliance with appropriate safety requirements (UL, NFPA, ANSI, IEC, Etc.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics or other STEM discipline
1+ years of experience with hardware development or electronics test engineering (internship experience is acceptable)
Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
Some roles may require working on an “on-call” basis on a weeklong rotational schedule (On-Orbit Reliability only)
Preferred
Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering degree
Experience analyzing circuits and developing functional test plans
Thorough understanding of electrical schematics and electronics manufacturing to analyze and improve test coverage
Thorough understanding of electronics reliability and failure mechanisms
Experience designing and troubleshooting PCBAs
Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++, TwinCAT)
Experience with the testing and/or characterization of RF: components, circuits, PCBAs, antennas, systems, etc
Experience with test equipment and measurement techniques to verify and validate product requirements (oscilloscope, multimeter, electronic load, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, vector signal generator, source measurement unit, etc.)
Thorough understanding and experience in environmental testing such as HALT/HASS, thermal, vibration and TVAC
Experience with PLC hardware and/or software
Experience with the design/deployment of functional safety systems
Experience working with pressure, temperature and flow measurement devices
Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role
Exceptional organizational, teamwork, and written/verbal communication skills to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments
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
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 time in compliance with state and federal law
Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
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