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Full-Time

Avionics Systems Engineer

Dragon

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SpaceX

SpaceX

10,001+ employees

Designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft

Aerospace
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$100k - $135kAnnually

+ Long-term incentives + Discretionary bonuses + Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Entry, Junior

West Athens, CA, USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
Avionics
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
Python
MATLAB
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics
  • 1+ years of experience using software such as Python, C++, and/or Matlab
  • 1+ years of experience with electrical component design, system level integration of electronic components, or system level testing (internship and project team experience is applicable)
  • Must be available to work extended hours and weekends if needed to meet critical deadlines
  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for computing, power, instrumentation, and radio frequency (RF) communications consisting of system level performance and component hardware ownership
  • Develop, execute, and analyze the avionics system testing on flight hardware at the integrated level to validate the as-built vehicle is “go for launch” and root cause issues that require in-depth investigations across vehicle hardware systems
  • Support build and capsule maintenance through troubleshooting build problems and work to simplify and streamline recurring work to enable a higher launch cadence with higher reliability and lower labor hours per mission
  • Support mission operations by providing real-time input during flight, completing data reviews and monitoring system performance, and working with partners to simplify operation of systems
  • 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
  • Define acceptance testing and qualification requirements of new and existing hardware, perform development and qualification testing to prove out design, and formally document test results
  • Travel to launch sites and customer sites for testing and/or operations

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft, primarily serving the commercial spaceflight market. Their main products include the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, which are used for launching satellites, and the Dragon spacecraft, which transports cargo and crew to the International Space Station. SpaceX's unique approach includes the development of reusable rockets, which lowers the cost of space travel, making it more accessible to a variety of clients, including government agencies and private companies. Additionally, they are working on the Starlink project, a satellite internet constellation aimed at providing global broadband coverage. SpaceX's goal is to revolutionize space technology and enable human life on other planets.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$9.2B

Headquarters

Hawthorne, California

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

40%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SpaceX's pioneering technology and ambitious projects, like Mars colonization, offer employees the chance to work on groundbreaking and historic missions.
  • The company's move to Texas could provide new opportunities for growth and development in a business-friendly environment.
  • SpaceX's continuous innovation, such as the development of the Starship vehicle, positions it as a leader in the aerospace industry.

What critics are saying

  • Recent technical failures, such as the Falcon 9 engine issues, could impact SpaceX's reliability and client trust.
  • The relocation to Texas may lead to operational disruptions and potential talent retention challenges.

What makes SpaceX unique

  • SpaceX's development of reusable rockets significantly reduces the cost of space travel, setting it apart from traditional aerospace companies.
  • The Starlink project aims to provide global broadband coverage, creating a new revenue stream and expanding SpaceX's market reach beyond just space launches.
  • SpaceX's ability to serve a diverse range of clients, from government agencies to private enterprises, showcases its versatility and broad market appeal.

Benefits

Benefits and Perks - Our employees’ well-being is important to us and essential to our capacity to do extraordinary things. We offer a wide variety of programs to support the health, wellness, and financial security of our employees and their families.