Senior Avionics Test Engineer - Satellite Hardware

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Potential stock options

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Avionics Test Engineer to design and develop test systems for electronic hardware on satellites, essential for national security efforts. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and provides the opportunity to innovate in a high-stakes environment.

Applicants should have significant programming experience in Python and a background in electronic hardware development. The job also includes responsibilities like writing automation software and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance product reliability.

Compensation ranges from $140,000 to $205,000 with benefits including medical coverage and stock options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with electronic hardware development or software development.
• 5+ years of programming experience using Python, MATLAB, or Embedded C/C++.
• Ability to design custom test solutions for flight hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain custom test solutions for flight hardware.
• Select COTS hardware and/or design custom PCBAs.
• Write automation software to interact with units under test.

Skills

Python programming

Embedded C/C++

Electronic hardware development

RF testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer or electrical engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DFMs

DAQs

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Avionics Test Engineer to design and develop test systems for electronic hardware on satellites, essential for national security efforts. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and provides the opportunity to innovate in a high-stakes environment.

Applicants should have significant programming experience in Python and a background in electronic hardware development. The job also includes responsibilities like writing automation software and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance product reliability.

Compensation ranges from $140,000 to $205,000 with benefits including medical coverage and stock options.