Electronics Technician - Falcon Test Data Systems

SpaceX; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Electronics Technician (Falcon Test) at Level 4 to support propulsion and structural tests. You will apply instrumentation knowledge, wire test setups, calibrate data acquisition hardware, and collaborate with design engineers to troubleshoot failures derived from test data.

The role requires extensive hands-on work with sensors, transducers, and electrical panels, with readiness for overtime and weekend shifts as needed in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 7+ years instrumentation experience.
• Experience with RTDs, thermocouples, strain gauges, load cells, transducers, oscilloscopes, and multimeters.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex technical assignments involving instrumentation and data acquisition/processing systems.
• Connect and verify sensors such as pressure transducers and thermocouples.
• Install connectors, pins, terminals, and lugs; wire and cabling for test stands.
• Read schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings to guide assembly.
• Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical units and systems.
• Calibrate, monitor, and diagnose instrumentation and data acquisition hardware.

Skills

Instrumentation

Electrical testing

Data acquisition

Troubleshooting

Electrical wiring

Soldering

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

7+ years instrumentation experience

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Pressure transducers

Thermocouples

Crimping tools

Schematic reading

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Electronics Technician (Falcon Test) at Level 4 to support propulsion and structural tests. You will apply instrumentation knowledge, wire test setups, calibrate data acquisition hardware, and collaborate with design engineers to troubleshoot failures derived from test data.

The role requires extensive hands-on work with sensors, transducers, and electrical panels, with readiness for overtime and weekend shifts as needed in a fast-paced environment.