Starship Avionics Test Engineer: Hardware Validation

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Various other discounts and perks

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in California is seeking an Avionics Test Engineer to design and develop test systems for advanced spacecraft avionics. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating custom solutions, programming in Python, and collaborating with engineers to enhance product performance. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and 1+ years of relevant experience are essential. This role also includes opportunities for extensive benefits, reflecting the company's commitment to its employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering.
• 1+ years of experience in electronic hardware or software development.
• 1+ years of programming experience using Python, MATLAB, or Embedded C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain custom test solutions for flight hardware.
• Select and design custom PCBAs to measure signals and apply flight-like loads.
• Write automation software in Python to interact with test units and documentation systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve product reliability and yield.
• Root-cause anomalies during testing phases.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Python programming

Circuit analysis

Test equipment operation

PCB design and troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Embedded C/C++

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

DAQs

Job description

A leading aerospace company in California is seeking an Avionics Test Engineer to design and develop test systems for advanced spacecraft avionics. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating custom solutions, programming in Python, and collaborating with engineers to enhance product performance. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and 1+ years of relevant experience are essential. This role also includes opportunities for extensive benefits, reflecting the company's commitment to its employees.