Avionics Test Engineer – Lab Automation & QA

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); In loco; USD 105.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Stock options

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

SpaceX is seeking a Test Engineer to own flight hardware testing and automation. You will develop Python-based automation, troubleshoot test software, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery for SpaceX vehicles.

The role emphasizes environmental screening (thermal, vibration), avionics hardware experience, and a collaborative approach to solve complex testing challenges on a tight schedule.

Competenze

• Requires bachelor's degree in engineering, CS, or physics.
• 1+ years in hardware and/or software testing environment.
• Experience with avionics hardware and flight computers.

Mansioni

• Own flight hardware through thermal, vibration, and screening procedures.
• Ensure avionics flight hardware meets SpaceX requirements after testing.
• Write automation software in Python to interact with flight hardware and test equipment.
• Troubleshoot test software and modify codebase for updates.
• Collaborate with design, quality, and production teams to solve testing challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement to increase throughput and reduce cost.

Conoscenze

Avionics hardware

OO programming

Automated testing

Environmental testing

Electrical schematics

Problem solving

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or physics

Strumenti

Python

Test automation software

Descrizione del lavoro

SpaceX is seeking a Test Engineer to own flight hardware testing and automation. You will develop Python-based automation, troubleshoot test software, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery for SpaceX vehicles.

The role emphasizes environmental screening (thermal, vibration), avionics hardware experience, and a collaborative approach to solve complex testing challenges on a tight schedule.