Full-Time

Avionics Systems Engineer

Dragon

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SpaceX

SpaceX

10,001+ employees

Designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft

Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$100k - $135kAnnually

+ Long-term incentives + Discretionary bonuses + Stock options

Entry, Junior

No H1B Sponsorship

West Athens, CA, USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
Avionics
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
Python
MATLAB
C/C++
Data Analysis
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
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 advance space technology and enable human life on other planets, while also generating revenue through launch services and branded merchandise.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$10.9B

Headquarters

Hawthorne, California

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SpaceX's $1.25 billion funding round provides financial flexibility for growth.
  • The new factory in Texas boosts Starlink production to meet high-speed internet demand.
  • Partnership with Vietnam opens new markets for Starlink in Southeast Asia.

What critics are saying

  • Toyota's entry into rocket launches could impact SpaceX's market share.
  • Delays in Telstra-Starlink partnership may affect revenue projections.
  • Reliance on private capital poses financial risks if market conditions change.

What makes SpaceX unique

  • SpaceX is a pioneer in reusable rocket technology, reducing space travel costs.
  • The company offers comprehensive space services, including crewed missions and satellite launches.
  • Starlink aims to provide global broadband, expanding SpaceX's market beyond traditional aerospace.

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Benefits

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