Avionics Systems Engineer (Dragon)

Jobs via Dice; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Avionics Systems Engineer to work on the Dragon program. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in defining and improving processes, ensuring the safety of crew and payloads as well as troubleshooting systems in real-time during missions. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant engineering degree, have hands-on experience with electronic components, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package available.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience using Python, C++, or MATLAB.
• Hands-on experience with electronic components and troubleshooting.
• Experience with wire harness design and testing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for computing, power, instrumentation, and RF communications.
• Develop and validate avionics system testing on flight hardware.
• Support mission operations with real-time input during flights.

Skills

Python

C++

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics

Tools

NX

Altium

Job description

Join to apply for the Avionics Systems Engineer (Dragon) role at Jobs via Dice

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Avionics Systems Engineer (Dragon) role at Jobs via Dice

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 SYSTEMS ENGINEER (DRAGON)

As an Avionics Systems Engineer supporting Dragon, you will have the unique opportunity to work with a cross functional team of engineers that consolidates execution between vehicle analysis, design, and production extending through vehicle system verification and space operations. You will be equally anchored in all disciplines giving you the ability to spearhead change at the inception of product development, through production, to vehicle system validation.

Your creativity and relentless commitment to quality will be exercised to create, analyze, and maintain systems designs, define and improve processes, and develop vehicle validation techniques in order to ultimately build a state-of-the-art and fully reusable space launch vehicle system capable of safely and reliably carrying crew and payloads. You will also put your engineering knowledge to the test by performing real-time troubleshooting on the vehicle as it goes from the integration phase through mission operations. Our fundamental goal is to allow humanity to explore the stars; with it comes the extreme responsibility of ensuring the safety of the crew and payload.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for computing, power, instrumentation, and radio frequency (RF) communications consisting of system level performance and component hardware ownership
• Develop, execute, and analyze the avionics system testing on flight hardware at the integrated level to validate the as-built vehicle is "go for launch" and root cause issues that require in-depth investigations across vehicle hardware systems
• Support build and capsule maintenance through troubleshooting build problems and work to simplify and streamline recurring work to enable a higher launch cadence with higher reliability and lower labor hours per mission
• Support mission operations by providing real-time input during flight, completing data reviews and monitoring system performance, and working with partners to simplify operation of systems
• Work collaboratively with other teams and customers to define the scope of development projects and initial product requirements as new designs move from concept, through prototype, and into production
• Define acceptance testing and qualification requirements of new and existing hardware, perform development and qualification testing to prove out design, and formally document test results
• Travel to launch sites and customer sites for testing and/or operations
  
  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics
• 1+ years of experience using software such as Python, C++, and/or MATLAB
• 1+ years of experience with electrical component design, system level integration of electronic components, or system level testing (internship and project team experience is applicable)
  
  

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Hands-on experience with sizing, installing and troubleshooting various electronic components
• Experience with wire harness design and build, including associated sub-components
• Experience with NX or similar CAD software
• Experience with PCBA design and Altium or similar software
• Experience with RF system design or testing
• Competence with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power supplies, etc.)
• Software fluency, enabling automation of test or analysis tasks and manipulation of large data sets
• Creative problem solver that can bring multiple disciplines together with the ability to assess risk and make design and development decisions with limited data
• Self-motivated with strong learning, multi-tasking, organizational, and documentation skills
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
  
  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends if needed to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
  
  

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Avionics Systems Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year

Avionics Systems Engineer/Level II: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year

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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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 Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Jobs via Dice by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Avionics System Engineer” roles.

Avionics Systems Engineer - Top Secret Clearance

Hawthorne, CA $15,000.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks ago

Hawthorne, CA $100,000.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks ago

Test Systems Electrical Engineering Section Head

Santa Fe Springs, CA $66,560.00-$85,000.00 4 months ago

Senior Avionics Systems Integration Engineer

C-17 Avionics Systems Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

Test Systems Electrical Engineering Section Head

Hawthorne, CA $100,000.00-$120,000.00 5 days ago

Don't see a job that matches your experience? Submit your resume here!

Hawthorne, CA $95,000.00-$115,000.00 1 week ago

Hawthorne, CA $130,000.00-$180,000.00 1 day ago

Satellite Support Equipment Software Engineer

Embedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices/IoT

Site Reliability Engineer, Hardware and Infrastructure (Starshield)

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.