Sr. Electrical Test Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind)

SpaceX; Texas; Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Electrical Test Engineer for the AI Satellites (Starmind) program to design and implement automated test systems for space-grade hardware. You will select hardware, build PCBA test setups, and write Python scripts to validate performance under flight-like conditions.

Applicants should have 5+ years in hardware test engineering, a BSEE, and experience with test equipment and reliability analysis. Remote work is not indicated; ITAR compliance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field and 5+ years in hardware development or test engineering.
• Preferred Master’s degree and strong background with PCBAs, test plans, and reliability concepts.

Responsabilités

• Design and develop automated test solutions for space-grade hardware.
• Select COTS hardware or design custom PCBAs for measurement and testing.
• Write Python automation software to control tests and data collection.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test lab teams to improve reliability and yield.
• Challenge assumptions and implement simple, robust solutions.

Connaissances

Python

C/C++

Analog control

Discrete logic design

Hardware testing

Cross-functional teamwork

Environmental testing

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Outils

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Spectrum analyzer

Network analyzer

Vector signal generator

Source measure unit

Description du poste

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

SR. ELECTRICAL TEST ENGINEER, AI SATELLITES (STARMIND)

SpaceX is leveraging its experience deploying and operating the world's largest satellite constellation to develop Starmind, a new constellation of satellites capturing solar energy in space to power low-cost, high-performance AI compute for Earth. Realizing this vision demands highly reliable, high performance electrical hardware ranging from power electronics, high speed digital systems, mixed signal designs, robust avionics, networking, and custom compute electronics. These systems must operate in the extreme environment of space while delivering the connectivity, control, power distribution, and processing needed for orbital AI inference.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop automated test solutions for complex, space grade hardware
• Select commercial-off-the-shelf hardware and/or design custom PCBAs to measure signals, apply flight-like loads, and power units under test
• Write automation software in Python to interact with units under test, test equipment, instrumentation, field data, and production documentation systems
• Work closely with and consistently provide feedback to responsible design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and test lab teams to drive design or infrastructure improvements to increase product reliability and yield
• Challenge assumptions and work to find simple solutions to complex problems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience with hardware development or electronics test engineering

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field
• Strong grasp of analog control and discrete logic design
• Experience analyzing circuits and developing functional test plans
• Experience designing and troubleshooting PCBAs
• Experience with test equipment and measurement techniques to verify and validate product requirements (oscilloscope, multimeter, electronic load, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, vector signal generator, source measurement unit, etc.)
• Understanding of electrical schematics and electronics manufacturing to analyze and improve test coverage
• Understanding of metrology, sources of measurement error, and uncertainty analysis
• Experience developing object-oriented software
• Thorough understanding of electronics reliability and failure mechanisms
• Understanding and experience in environmental testing such as HALT/HASS, thermal, vibration and TVAC
• Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines

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 Affiant Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail].