Electrical Engineer, Sensors (Starship Avionics)
Electrical Engineer, Sensors (Starship Avionics)
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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.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER SENSORS (STARSHIP AVIONICS)
The Sensor Development team designs builds and tests innovative sensing solutions that are critical to making life on Mars possible. The Sensor Electrical Design Engineer will work on this highly interdisciplinary team to design specialized electronics for physical sensors such as pressure acceleration rotation etc.
Primary responsibility is to design and develop electrical interface circuitry for sensors for SpaceXs vehicles. Responsibilities will include circuit design circuit layout and component selection circuit and device testing
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and simulate low-noise circuits for sensors
- Complete board layout and electrical characterization
- Software development experience in Matlab Python or C/C
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering
- Experience designing and testing electronic circuits
- Experience interfacing with microcontrollers for measurement and/or control applications
- Knowledge of PCB assembly processes and experience root causing electrical design and/or manufacturing issues
- Excellent documentation communication and teamwork skills
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Masters degree in electrical engineering mechanical engineering or related field
- 2 years of experience in circuit design
- Experience with electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes multimeters network analyzers signal generators DAQs spectrum analyzers and RF test equipment
- Knowledge of sensing technologies/sensing mechanisms
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Electrical Engineer/Level I: $100000.00 - $120000.00/per year
Electrical Engineer/Level II: $115000.00 - $135000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related 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 long-term incentives in the form of company stock stock options or long-term 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 long-term 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
