Avionics Test Engineer Starshield
Avionics Test Engineer Starshield
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Job Description
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 TEST ENGINEER (STARSHIELD)
Starshield leverages SpaceXs Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use Starshield is designed for government use with an initial focus on earth observation communications and hosted payloads.
As an avionics test engineer you will have the unique opportunity to design and develop test systems for all the electronic hardware on our satellites. You will be expected to create test solutions from the ground up and be the last line of defense testing and screening out all electronic hardware for our spacecraft. Our fundamental goal is to improve humanity and ultimately to explore the stars; with it comes extreme responsibility to ensure the safety and reliability of our satellites and payloads.
Were looking for people who want to dive in and get their hands dirty and those who are not afraid to make important decisions and work to provide data driven rationale. Every day we push the limits of what is possible through innovation determination and teamwork and were only just beginning.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design develop and maintain custom test solutions for flight hardware consisting of inhouse developed electronics optics RF antennas and modulators and electromechanical hardware
- Select commercialofftheshelf hardware and/or design custom PCBAs to measure signals apply flightlike 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
- Rootcause test anomalies and failures during various states of testing and development to ensure they are understood and implement mitigations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors 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 SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience analyzing circuits and developing functional test plans
- Experience developing objectoriented 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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
- Ability to lift heavy harnesses and fixtures
- Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so you will be subject to preemployment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Avionics Test Engineer/Level I: $100000.00 $120000.00/per year
Avionics Test 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 and longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual carryover and use requirements of the law.
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
