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SpaceX · 1 month ago

Test Engineer (Avionics Test Lab)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$110K/yr - $130K/yr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Test Engineer will be responsible for conducting environmental stress and functional screening of electronic hardware to ensure high-quality delivery to SpaceX vehicles.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own flight hardware through thermal, vibration, and other screening procedures and serve as the primary contact for any associated issues or stoppages

Ensure all avionics flight hardware meets SpaceX and customer requirements at the conclusion of the testing process

Write automation software in Python to interact with flight hardware, test equipment, instrumentation, and production documentation

Troubleshoot test software and modify codebase to adjust test bounds, implement fixes, and incorporate updates as needed

Collaborate with responsible design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and production teams to solve high-complexity testing challenges

Drive continuous improvement efforts to increase throughput and reduce cost to meet launch targets

Qualification

PythonEnvironmental testingAvionics hardwareObject-oriented softwareElectrical schematicsC#C++JavaScriptVisual BasicMATLABLabVIEW

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or physics

1+ years of experience in a hardware and/or software testing environment (internship and project experience are applicable)

1+ years of experience in any of the following languages: Python, C#, C++, JavaScript, Visual Basic, MATLAB, and/or LabVIEW

Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time – 8 hours minimum

Must be able to lift and carry equipment to 25 lbs. unassisted

Preferred

Experience with avionics hardware, including flight computers, gas sensors, controllers, antennas, transmitters, receivers, and printed circuit board assemblies

Experience developing object-oriented software and automated test software

Experience with environmental testing such as thermal, vibration, shock, TVAC, and thermal vacuum

Understanding of electrical schematics and electronics manufacturing to analyze and improve test coverage