Sr. Avionics Systems Engineer (Falcon)

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sr. Avionics Systems Engineer, where your expertise in avionics will play a crucial role in shaping the future of space exploration. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team to bridge the gap between design and production, ensuring the highest reliability and performance of the Falcon launch vehicle. This exciting position offers the chance to innovate and improve processes, contributing to an aggressive launch schedule while maintaining safety and quality standards. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact in the aerospace industry, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software tools like Matlab, C++, or Python.
• Experience with electrical component design and system-level integration.

Responsibilities

• Represent Falcon avionics system throughout all stages of integration.
• Troubleshoot issues on prototype and production assemblies.
• Develop tools and processes to support an unprecedented launch rate.

Skills

Matlab

C++

Python

Electrical Component Design

System Level Integration

Troubleshooting

Creative Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

3D CAD Software

Electrical Test Equipment

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. AVIONICS SYSTEMS ENGINEER (FALCON)

As a systems engineer in Falcon Avionics, you will have the unique opportunity to be part of a cross-functional team of engineers that bridge the gap between vehicle analysis, design, and production extending through vehicle operations. You’ll be part of a team that owns a wide scope, combining mechanical, electrical, and software engineering practices to enable an unprecedented launch rate while maintaining a high reliability to ensure mission success.

Your creativity and relentless commitment to quality will be expected to analyze systems designs, define new processes, develop system validation techniques, and introduce new designs to improve vehicle performance, bring down cost, and sustain an aggressive launch rate for the leading launch vehicle in the world. You will also put your engineering knowledge to the test by performing real-time troubleshooting on the vehicle as it goes from the integration phase through launch operations. Our fundamental goal is to allow humanity to explore the stars; with it comes extreme responsibility to ensure the safety of the crew and payload.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Falcon avionics system throughout all stages of integration, from production and test all the way through launch and refurbishment
• Troubleshoot issues on prototype and production assemblies on an aggressive production schedule
• Work collaboratively with other teams and customers to define the scope of development projects and initial product requirements as new designs move from concept, through prototype, and into production
• Develop tools and processes to support an unprecedented launch rate
• Perform design and manufacturing assessments of new designs and drive optimization for manufacturability, quality, and cost
• Be the lead on system projects including creation, maintenance, and communication of development schedules with sufficient detail to ensure that all assigned personnel are aware of theirs tasks and deadlines as well as identify internal and external resources required to support the project
• Develop, execute, and document the avionics system verification on flight and flight-representative hardware at the system-level and validate the as-built vehicle is “go for launch"
  
  

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Software fluency, enabling automation of test or analysis tasks and manipulation of large data sets
• Experience with wire harnesses and associated sub-components
• Experience with 3D CAD software
• Experience installing and troubleshooting various electronic sensors and components.
• Competence with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)
• Creative problem solver that can bring multiple disciplines together with the ability to assess risk and make design and development decisions without all available data
• Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organizational, communication and documentation skills
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
• Minimal travel will be required
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range:

Avionics Systems Engineer/Senior: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/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 and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

Itar Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
  
  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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