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SpaceX · 8 hours ago

Hardware Test Automation Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$115K/yr - $130K/yr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is a pioneering aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company focused on enabling human life on Mars. They are seeking a Hardware Test Automation Engineer to design, build, and automate test systems for propulsion systems, satellite payloads, and avionics boards, driving projects from design through implementation.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, document, and implement cross-functional automation solutions to improve test capability, coverage, and safety

Design and implement test and ground support equipment to include flight hardware interfacing fixtures, automated test equipment, facilities infrastructure, vacuum systems, etc

Directly involved with equipment builds, checkouts, and troubleshooting

Design user interfaces that make complex machines easy to use and troubleshoot

Architect, write, and debug PLC code

Create electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics

Control and maintain network infrastructure interfaces to data acquisition and control systems

Use electrical equipment in the field to verify the functionality of end instruments

Provide innovative solutions to special requirements and challenges faced by the team, which can range from specialized equipment to challenging installation locations

Perform electrical installation of valves, limit switches, potentiometers, ducers, etc

Qualification

Test automationPythonPLC programmingData acquisition designElectrical test equipmentAnalog/digital interfacesTroubleshootingProblem solvingTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

1+ years of experience automating test systems

1+ years of experience with instrumentation, data acquisition system design, or electronics test engineering

Willing to work weekends and extended hours as needed

Preferred

1+ years of programming experience using Python, MATLAB, or C/C++

Experience with one or more of the following electrical test equipment: oscilloscopes, DMMs, DAQs, power supply, electronic load, spectrum analyzer, source measurement unit

Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLC)

Experience in one or more of the following: electronics test rack design and build, data acquisition setup and field measurements, build of electronics systems or test systems for local assembly or industrial applications

Extensive knowledge with a range of digital and analog interfaces including: USB, VISA, TCP/IP, CAN bus, SPI, I2C, Modbus, analog-to-digital conversion

Experience troubleshooting interactions between software and hardware

Experience with the design, build, and activation of fluids, thermal, vacuum, structural or electromechanical systems

Understanding of metrology, sources of measurement error, and uncertainty analysis

Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills, and engineering fundamentals

Able to collaborate with a wide range of people and effectively work in a team

Sound verbal and written communication skills