Electrical Engineer, Sensors (Starship Avionics) jobs in United States
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SpaceX · 4 months ago

Electrical Engineer, Sensors (Starship Avionics)

SpaceX is a company focused on enabling human life on Mars through innovative technologies. They are seeking an Electrical Engineer for their Sensors team to design specialized electronics for physical sensors critical to their vehicles. The role involves circuit design, layout, and testing of electrical interface circuitry for sensors.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
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Responsibilities

Design and simulate low-noise circuits for sensors
Complete board layout and electrical characterization
Software development experience in Matlab, Python, or C/C++

Qualification

Circuit designElectronic circuit testingMicrocontroller interfacingPCB assembly knowledgeSensing technologiesSoftware developmentTest equipmentDocumentation skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork skills

Required

Bachelor's 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
Design and simulate low-noise circuits for sensors
Complete board layout and electrical characterization
Software development experience in Matlab, Python, or C/C++

Preferred

Master's 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

Benefits

Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
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 is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.78B
Key Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-12Secondary Market
2025-09-10Secondary Market
2025-08-13Secondary Market· $10M

Leadership Team

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Bret Johnsen
CFO
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Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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