SpaceX · 2 days ago
Avionics Systems Engineer (Starship)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$115K/yr - $135K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX 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. As a Starship Avionics Systems & Operations Engineer, you will be part of a cross-functional team responsible for the ownership of Starship vehicle avionics throughout the production and operational phases. The role involves troubleshooting, electrical design, and collaboration on new avionics architectures.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering field, science, or math
1+ years of experience with electrical component design, system level integration of electronic components or system level testing (internship and collegiate extracurricular engineering project experience will be considered)
1+ years of experience using software tools such as Matlab, C++ or Python
Extended hours and weekend work frequently required to support critical project and mission milestones
Travel to other SpaceX facilities may be intermittently required
Preferred
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
Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, 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
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
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 which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
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Current Stage
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