SpaceX · 9 hours ago
Sr. Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Avionics)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human life on Mars. They are seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to join the Raptor Avionics team, responsible for designing, manufacturing, and testing avionics devices for Raptor engines.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, test, and qualify avionics hardware and sensors used on Raptor
Collect and document requirements to communicate to stakeholders through data sheets, instruction manuals and other product documentation
Coordinate, execute, and document acceptance, qualification, and development testing of avionics hardware
Interface with vendors and internal production teams to support new product introduction and sustaining engineering
Work across teams (systems, integration, dynamics, guidance, etc.) to ensure appropriate hardware / software is developed to meet vehicle requirements
Participate in and prepare design reviews
Investigate failures, document findings and drive corrective actions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics with experience working on pressure transducers or other physical sensors
5+ years of experience working with physical sensors, PCBAs and/or test development
Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
Must be willing to travel
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
Preferred
Master's degree in mechanical engineering or other technical field
Experience with sensor calibration and/or test rack development
Experience with mechanical design and analysis
Experience NPI product lifecycle and scaling up of production
Data analysis experience in Python, MATLAB or Minitab
Advanced knowledge of various physical sensors and how they operate, designed, and manufactured
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
The ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 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
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
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