Avionics Systems Engineer (Starship)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company as an Avionics Systems Engineer for Starship, where you'll play a crucial role in the development and operation of cutting-edge spacecraft. This dynamic position involves working with a talented cross-functional team to ensure the success of the Starship avionics system from design to launch. You'll be responsible for troubleshooting electrical hardware, contributing to innovative vehicle architectures, and supporting critical flight operations. If you're passionate about aerospace technology and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your chance to make a significant impact in an industry-leading organization.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Short & long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science is required.
• 2+ years in electrical design and system integration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical hardware issues on an aggressive schedule.
• Support vehicle operations as avionics operator evaluating vehicle health.

Skills

Electrical component design

System level integration

Matlab

C++

Python

Electrical test equipment

3D CAD software

Troubleshooting sensors

Creative problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or math

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Job description

AVIONICS SYSTEMS ENGINEER (STARSHIP)

As a Starship Avionics Systems & Operations Engineer, you will have the unique opportunity to be part of a cross-functional team that bridges the gap between vehicle analysis, design, production and vehicle operations.

The Starship Avionics Team is responsible for cradle to grave ownership of Starship vehicle avionics as the vehicle is built, tested, launched, recovered and re-launched. This includes development of new capabilities, electrical design of vehicle architecture, repair of electrical components, and troubleshooting of avionics subsystems including power distribution, vehicle network, onboard sensors, actuators, compute, RF, and video.

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, science, or math
• 2+ years of experience with electrical component design, system level integration of electronic components or system level testing
• 1+ years of experience using software tools such as Matlab, C++ or Python

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Extended hours and weekend work frequently required to support critical project and mission milestones
• Position located in Starbase Texas. Travel to other SpaceX facilities may be intermittently required

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.