SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Avionics Development Technician

AvionicsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHawthorne, CA, USA$24 - $43 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalency certificate is required.
At least 1 year of experience manufacturing wire harnesses or electromechanical subassemblies is required.
At least 2 years of experience using electronics equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power supplies, or data acquisition systems is preferred.
An associate’s degree is preferred.
Experience with Warpdrive is preferred.
Experience debugging and identifying root causes of failures on printed circuit boards is preferred.
Experience working with flight or development hardware in a fast-paced environment is preferred.
Experience soldering printed circuit board assemblies, including soldering down to 0402 packages and high-density integrated circuits, installing jumpers, and dead bugging is preferred.
Experience manufacturing and troubleshooting test systems with guidance is preferred.
Experience with Atlassian tools, including Subversion, Confluence, and Jira, is preferred.
Basic knowledge of electronics theory and principles, such as Ohm’s law, power supplies, and digital logic, is preferred.
Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed; estimated start time is first shift at 8 AM.
Must be able to stand for long periods, climb ladders, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, stretch, perform repetitive assembly operations, and lift or carry items.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
Must be able to distinguish colors.

Responsibilities

Build test systems, electromechanical assemblies, and test fixtures.
Design and build electrical harnesses for acceptance testing and qualification of flight avionics.
Rework printed circuit board assemblies.
Design and document test systems and wiring diagrams based on engineer-selected test equipment and provided design intent.
Interpret engineering documentation and provide feedback to support completion of designs and documentation.
Read, interpret, and work from assembly procedures, schematic diagrams, bills of materials, and mechanical drawings.
Monitor work progress against area benchmarks and achieve on-time delivery of all work.
Assist with developing production processes for first-time production runs.
Support qualification test campaigns by setting up tests and running software under engineering direction.

Desired Qualifications

At least 2 years of experience using electronics equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power supplies, or data acquisition systems.
An associate’s degree.
Experience with Warpdrive.
Experience debugging and identifying root causes of failures on printed circuit boards.
Experience working with flight or development hardware in a fast-paced environment.
Experience soldering printed circuit board assemblies, including soldering down to 0402 packages and high-density integrated circuits, installing jumpers, and dead bugging.
Experience manufacturing and troubleshooting test systems with guidance.
Experience with Atlassian tools, including Subversion, Confluence, and Jira.
Basic knowledge of electronics theory and principles, such as Ohm’s law, power supplies, and digital logic.

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.

AVIONICS DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN

The Avionics Core Technician Team (ACT) is looking for an experienced Development Technician to design, document, build, and maintain a variety of hardware supporting HITL, Hardware Dev, Test, EEE, and EMI engineering teams across all vehicles.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Build test systems, electromechanical assemblies, and test fixtures
Design and build electrical harnessing to be used in acceptance test and qualification of flight avionics
Perform rework on PCBAs
Design and document test systems and wiring diagrams based on engineer-selected test equipment and provided design intent
Interpret engineering documentation and provide feedback to support completion of designs and documentation
Read, interpret, and work from assembly procedures, schematic diagrams, bills of materials, and mechanical drawings
Self-monitor work progress against area benchmarks and achieve on-time delivery of all work
Assist with the development of production processes for first-time production runs
Support execution of qualification test campaigns by setting up tests and running software under engineering direction

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ years of experience manufacturing wire harnesses or electro-mechanical sub-assemblies

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

2+ years of experience using electronics equipment (e.g., DMMs, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power supplies, DAQs, etc.)
Associate’s degree
Strong Skillset in Warpdrive
Experience debugging and root-causing failures on printed circuit boards
Experience in a fast-paced environment working with flight or development hardware
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
Excellent attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
Experience with PCBA soldering including soldering down to 0402 packages and high-density ICs, jumper install, and dead bugging
Experience manufacturing and troubleshooting test systems with guidance
Experience with Atlassian tools including SVN, Confluence, and JIRA
Basic knowledge of electronics theory and principles (e.g., Ohm's Law, power supplies, digital logic)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed. Estimated start time: 1st shift (8 AM)
Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, repetitive assembly operations, and lifting/carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Ability to distinguish colors is required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Avionics Development Technician/Level 1: $24.00 - $31.00/hour
Avionics Development Technician/Level 2: $28.00 - $37.00/hour
Avionics Development Technician/Level 3: $33.00 - $43.00/hour

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.

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 [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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