SpaceX · 11 hours ago
Avionics Test Engineer (Starshield)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$100K/yr - $120K/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 an avionics test engineer, you will design and develop test systems for electronic hardware on satellites, ensuring their safety and reliability. This role involves creating test solutions and collaborating with engineers to drive innovation in design and infrastructure.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain custom test solutions for flight hardware consisting of in-house developed electronics, optics, RF antennas and modulators, and electro-mechanical hardware
Select commercial-off-the-shelf hardware and/or design custom PCBAs to measure signals, apply flight-like loads, and power units under test
Write automation software in Python to interact with units under test, test equipment, instrumentation, and production documentation systems
Work closely with and consistently provide feedback to responsible design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and test lab teams to drive innovation in design and infrastructure to increase product reliability and yield
Root-cause test anomalies and failures during various states of testing and development to ensure they are understood and implement mitigations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or an engineering discipline with an emphasis in electrical engineering and electronics
1+ years of experience with electronic hardware development or software development (academic projects, internships, and traditional professional experience all qualify)
1+ years of programming experience using Python, MATLAB, or Embedded C/C++
Preferred
Experience analyzing circuits and developing functional test plans
Experience developing object-oriented software
Experience designing and troubleshooting PCBAs
Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, DAQs and measurement techniques to verify and validate product electronic requirements
Experience with RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and signal generators
Understanding of electrical schematics and electronics manufacturing to analyze and improve test coverage
Understanding of metrology, sources of measurement error, and uncertainty analysis
Understanding and experience in environmental testing such as HALT, HASS, vibration, shock, thermal, TVAC, and EMI/EMC
Active Secret, Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance, or ability to obtain one desired but not required
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
The 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 which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law
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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