Avionics Systems Architect - Special Programs

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) plan

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Avionics Systems Engineer (Special Programs) in Hawthorne to architect, integrate, and test avionics for new vehicles. You will work early in the life cycle, shaping design, integration, test, and launch decisions.

Aerospace experience is not required; fresh ideas from diverse backgrounds are welcome. You will collaborate with structures, propulsion, GNC, software, and customer teams to define interfaces, develop wiring diagrams, and own electrical integration of avionics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of experience using software tools such as Python, MATLAB, or C++.
• 1+ years of experience with electrical component design, system-level integration of electronic components, or system-level testing.

Responsibilities

• Define avionics architecture and requirements for new vehicles, including power, data, RF, and sensor topologies.
• Work with structures, propulsion, GNC, software, and customer teams to define and close vehicle electrical interfaces.
• Design vehicle wiring diagrams and harnesses, and own the electrical integration of avionics boxes, sensors, and actuators into the vehicle.
• Perform system-level trades on mass, power, thermal, manufacturability, cost, and schedule.
• Plan and execute system-level integration and test, including lane checkouts and vehicle-level testing.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C++

AI-assisted coding

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Avionics Systems Engineer (Special Programs) in Hawthorne to architect, integrate, and test avionics for new vehicles. You will work early in the life cycle, shaping design, integration, test, and launch decisions.

Aerospace experience is not required; fresh ideas from diverse backgrounds are welcome. You will collaborate with structures, propulsion, GNC, software, and customer teams to define interfaces, develop wiring diagrams, and own electrical integration of avionics