Avionics Systems Engineer, Special Programs – Top Secret

Starlink; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Avionics Systems Engineer (Special Programs) with Top Secret clearance to architect, integrate, and test avionics for new vehicles. You will shape wiring harnesses and own electrical interfaces across disciplines during early design phases.

Requirements include a bachelor’s in engineering, 1+ years with Python/MATLAB/C++, and hands-on electrical design and system integration experience. TS or DOE clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 1+ years experience with Python, MATLAB, or C++.
• Experience with electrical component design and system-level testing.
• Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define avionics architecture and vehicle interfaces.
• Design wiring diagrams and integrate avionics boxes and sensors.
• Perform system-level trades on mass, power, thermal, cost.
• Plan and execute system-level integration and test.
• Support launch operations and real-time troubleshooting.
• Develop tools and automation for test data analysis.
• Lead system projects with schedules and resources.

Skills

Avionics architecture

System integration

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Avionics Systems Engineer (Special Programs) with Top Secret clearance to architect, integrate, and test avionics for new vehicles. You will shape wiring harnesses and own electrical interfaces across disciplines during early design phases.

Requirements include a bachelor’s in engineering, 1+ years with Python/MATLAB/C++, and hands-on electrical design and system integration experience. TS or DOE clearance is required.