Senior Avionics Systems Engineer - Special Programs (TS)

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Discretionary bonuses

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, Vision, Dental

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Sr. Avionics Systems Engineer for Special Programs with Top Secret clearance. You will lead avionics architecture, integration, and testing for new vehicles, mentor engineers, and drive decisions through early design and first flight.

Responsibilities include system-level trades, wiring harness governance, and verification strategy. TS clearance is required; travel and extended hours may be needed. SpaceX offers comprehensive benefits and stock incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 5+ years of experience with electrical component design, system-level integration, or testing.
• 2+ years of experience with Python, MATLAB, or C++.
• Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead avionics system architecture for new vehicles, including power, data, RF, and sensor topologies.
• Drive closure of vehicle electrical interfaces with other engineering teams.
• Lead wiring diagram and harness architecture and integration standards.
• Drive system-level trades on mass, power, thermal, reliability, cost, and schedule.
• Lead system integration and test, including vehicle-level testing and HIL.
• Define avionics verification strategy and lead launch readiness tests.
• Lead root cause investigations and drive corrective actions.
• Support launch operations on console and real-time decision-making.
• Mentor engineers, review designs and test plans, raise technical standards.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C++

Clearance management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Wire harness design

Electrical interfaces (CAN, Ethernet, RS-422)

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Sr. Avionics Systems Engineer for Special Programs with Top Secret clearance. You will lead avionics architecture, integration, and testing for new vehicles, mentor engineers, and drive decisions through early design and first flight.

Responsibilities include system-level trades, wiring harness governance, and verification strategy. TS clearance is required; travel and extended hours may be needed. SpaceX offers comprehensive benefits and stock incentives.