Avionics Development Technician

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Avionics Development Technician to design, build, and maintain hardware supporting HITL, hardware development, testing, EEE, and EMI across vehicle programs. The role involves creating test systems, harnesses, and PCBAs, plus documenting wiring diagrams and test procedures.

You will interpret engineering drawings, monitor progress to meet delivery schedules, support production processes for first-time runs, and assist qualification campaigns under engineering direction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ years of experience manufacturing wire harnesses or electro-mechanical sub-assemblies.
• 2+ years of experience using electronics equipment (e.g., DMMs, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power supplies, DAQs, etc.).
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Strong Skillset in Warpdrive.
• Experience debugging and root-causing failures on printed circuit boards.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment with flight or development hardware.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail with accuracy and efficiency.
• Experience with PCBA soldering down to 0402 and high-density ICs.

Responsibilities

• Build test systems, electromechanical assemblies, and test fixtures.
• Design and build electrical harnessing for flight avionics acceptance and qualification.
• Perform rework on PCBAs.
• Design and document test systems and wiring diagrams from engineer intent.
• Interpret engineering documentation and provide feedback for designs and docs.
• Read and work from assembly procedures, schematics, BOMs, and drawings.
• Self-monitor progress to meet area benchmarks and on-time delivery.
• Assist development of production processes for first-time production runs.
• Support qualification test campaigns by setting up tests and running software under direction.

Skills

Electronics testing

PCBAs debugging

Flight hardware

Electrical harnessing

Soldering 0402

Documentation reading

Teamwork

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Associate’s degree

High school diploma

Tools

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Power supplies

DAQs

JIRA

Confluence

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

AVIONICS DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN

The Avionics Core Technician Team (ACT) is looking for an experienced Development Technician to design, document, build, and maintain a variety of hardware supporting HITL, Hardware Dev, Test, EEE, and EMI engineering teams across all vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Build test systems, electromechanical assemblies, and test fixtures


• Design and build electrical harnessing to be used in acceptance test and qualification of flight avionics


• Perform rework on PCBAs


• Design and document test systems and wiring diagrams based on engineer-selected test equipment and provided design intent


• Interpret engineering documentation and provide feedback to support completion of designs and documentation


• Read, interpret, and work from assembly procedures, schematic diagrams, bills of materials, and mechanical drawings


• Self-monitor work progress against area benchmarks and achieve on-time delivery of all work


• Assist with the development of production processes for first-time production runs


• Support execution of qualification test campaigns by setting up tests and running software under engineering direction

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate


• 1+ years of experience manufacturing wire harnesses or electro-mechanical sub-assemblies

Preferred Skills And Experience

• 2+ years of experience using electronics equipment (e.g., DMMs, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power supplies, DAQs, etc.)


• Associate’s degree


• Strong Skillset in Warpdrive


• Experience debugging and root-causing failures on printed circuit boards


• Experience in a fast-paced environment working with flight or development hardware


• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills


• Excellent attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy


• Experience with PCBA soldering including soldering down to 0402 packages and high-density ICs, jumper install, and dead bugging


• Experience manufacturing and troubleshooting test systems with guidance


• Experience with Atlassian tools including SVN, Confluence, and JIRA


• Basic knowledge of electronics theory and principles (e.g., Ohm's Law, power supplies, digital logic)

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed. Estimated start time: 1st shift (8 AM)


• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, repetitive assembly operations, and lifting/carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position


• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted


• Ability to distinguish colors is required

Compensation And Benefits

Pay range:

Avionics Development Technician/Level 1: $24.00 - $31.00/hour

Avionics Development Technician/Level 2: $28.00 - $37.00/hour

Avionics Development Technician/Level 3: $33.00 - $43.00/hour

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.

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 SpaceX’s Affirative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].