Starship Avionics Engineer: High-Reliability Hardware

SpaceX; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Electrical Engineer for the Starship Avionics team. This role involves designing advanced avionics components to support revolutionary space missions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in electrical engineering and at least 1 year of relevant experience.

The position requires a passion for spaceflight and strong skills in circuit design, with responsibilities including prototyping, testing, and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering.
• 1+ years of experience designing, building, or testing circuit boards or other electronics.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly develop high‑reliability avionics components for Starship and Super Heavy.
• Drive system trades and requirements capture.
• Design acceptance and qualification testing campaigns.

Skills

Analog and digital circuit design

Experience with microcontrollers

Networking concepts

Strong communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Passion for spaceflight

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer or mechanical engineering

Tools

Circuit design software

Ethernet and networking hardware

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Electrical Engineer for the Starship Avionics team. This role involves designing advanced avionics components to support revolutionary space missions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in electrical engineering and at least 1 year of relevant experience.

The position requires a passion for spaceflight and strong skills in circuit design, with responsibilities including prototyping, testing, and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.