Avionics Systems Engineer Starship
Avionics Systems Engineer Starship
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SpaceX 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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.
AVIONICS SYSTEMS ENGINEER (STARSHIP)
As a Starship Avionics Systems & Operations Engineer you will have the unique opportunity to be part of a crossfunctional team that bridges the gap between vehicle analysis design production and vehicle operations.
The Starship Avionics Team is responsible for cradle to grave ownership of Starship vehicle avionics as the vehicle is built tested launched recovered and relaunched. This includes development of new capabilities electrical design of vehicle architecture repair of electrical components and troubleshooting of avionics subsystems including power distribution vehicle network onboard sensors actuators compute RF and video.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represent the Starship avionics system throughout all stages of integration from production and test all the way through GO for launch
- Triage troubleshoot root cause and repair electrical hardware issues on an aggressive production schedule. Drive future improvements to minimize prevent reoccurrence
- Support vehicle pad and flight operations as avionics operator responsible for evaluating vehicle health resolving issues real time and recommending path forward
- Contribute to new avionics vehicle architectures that minimize mass cost and labor through collaboration with adjacent teams and supporting analysis
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in an engineering field science or math
- 2 years of experience with electrical component design system level integration of electronic components or system level testing
- 1 years of experience using software tools such as Matlab C or Python
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Competence with electrical test equipment (multimeters oscilloscopes power supplies etc.
- Creative problem solving that can bring multiple disciplines together with the ability to assess risk and make design/development decisions without all available data
- Experience troubleshooting sensors actuators and electrical components
- Experience with 3D CAD software
- Software fluency enabling automation of test or analysis tasks
- Selfmotivated with strong multitasking organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced autonomously driven and demanding atmosphere
- Operations experience in flight test piloting aircraft or controlling other high consequence systems in real time
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Extended hours and weekend work frequently required to support critical project and mission milestones
- Position located in Hawthorne CA. Travel to other SpaceX facilities may be intermittently required
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Avionics Systems Engineer/Level I: $100000.00 $120000.00/per year
Avionics Systems Engineer/Level II: $115000.00 $135000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations: jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short & longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Employment Type
Full Time
