SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Avionics Development Specialist

AvionicsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHawthorne, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalency certificate is required.
A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or at least two years of experience troubleshooting test systems and/or avionics hardware is required.
At least two years of manufacturing experience using electronics equipment and basic mechanical and/or electronics hand tools is required.
Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds unassisted.
Must be able to perform repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying.
Must be able to travel up to 10%.
Must be able to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State to conform to U.S. Government export regulations.
Knowledge of pressure sensors and their applications is listed as preferred.
Experience designing PCBAs in Altium Designer and viewing schematics and PCBA layouts to troubleshoot PCBAs is preferred.
Experience working with torque tools, fittings, and pressure regulators is preferred.
Experience designing basic mechanical enclosures using Protocase Designer, UG/NX, or equivalent applications is preferred.
Experience setting up and running functional or environmental tests, identifying failures, and reporting results is preferred.
Experience soldering and desoldering QFN/leadless components, trace cutting, component stacking, and using hot air or plate tools is preferred.
Experience working with Unix, Linux, and Windows operating systems is preferred.
Knowledge of Ohm's Law, power supplies, digital logic, ADC/DAC circuits, op amps, semiconductors, and communications protocols is preferred.
Knowledge of DAQ systems, sensors, and measurement tools is preferred.
Knowledge of RF-specific test equipment and its proper usage is preferred.
Experience developing software tools or programs using Python, SQL, C++, LabVIEW, or other languages is preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
Experience with Atlassian tools, including SVN, Confluence, and JIRA, is preferred.
Experience with IPC/WHMA-A-620 requirements and acceptance for cable and wire harness is preferred.
Experience with IPC 7711/21 rework, modification, and repair of electronic assemblies is preferred.
Experience with written and verbal communication and teamwork is preferred.
Attention to detail, work efficiency, and accuracy are preferred.

Responsibilities

Read, interpret, and work from assembly and operating procedures, schematic diagrams, bills of materials, mechanical drawings, and alternate parts lists.
Design and build test systems, electromechanical assemblies, engineering enclosures, and test fixtures with high-level guidance from engineering.
Design and build electrical harnessing for acceptance testing, qualification of flight avionics, and HITL tables.
Perform time-sensitive harness rework on large systems such as HITL tables.
Develop documentation packages from scratch for existing electromechanical designs.
Support qualification test campaigns by setting up tests, running software, and interpreting test reports.
Rework PCBAs and make revision changes to PCBA designs to fix design issues.
Monitor work progress against area benchmarks and deliver work on time.
Assist with developing production processes for first-time production runs.
Diagnose test system and HITL failures and make appropriate repairs.
Design 3D-printed custom fixtures and tooling to support development testing.

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 SPECIALIST

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Read, interpret, and work from assembly/operating procedures, schematic diagrams, bills of materials, mechanical drawings, and alternate parts lists
Design and build test systems, electromechanical assemblies, engineering enclosures, and test fixtures with high level guidance from engineering
Design and build electrical harnessing to be used in acceptance test, qualification of flight avionics, and HITL tables
Perform time sensitive harness rework on large systems like HITL tables
Take existing electromechanical designs, and develop documentation package from scratch
Support execution of qualification test campaigns by setting up tests, running software, and interpreting test reports
Perform rework on PCBAs, and make revision changes on PCBA designs to fix design issues
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 run
Diagnose test system and HITL failures, and make appropriate repairs
Design 3D print custom fixtures and tooling to support development testing

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or 2+ years of electronics experience troubleshooting test systems and/or avionics hardware
2+ years of manufacturing experience using electronics equipment and basic mechanical and/or electronics hand tools

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience with communication (written and verbal) and teamwork
Experience having attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
Knowledge of pressure sensors and their applications
Experience designing PCBAs in Altium Designer with the ability to view schematics and PCBA layouts to help with troubleshooting PCBAs
Experience working with torque tools, fittings, and pressure regulators
Experience designing basic mechanical enclosures using Protocase Designer, UG/NX, or equivalent applications
Experience setting up and run functional/environmental tests, identify failures, and report results
Experience reliably soldering/desoldering QFN/leadless components, trace cutting, component stacking, and hot air/plate tool usage
Experience working with all operating systems: Unix, Linux, and Windows
Knowledge of Ohm's Law, power supplies, digital logic, ADC/DAC circuits, op amps, semiconductors, and communications protocols
Knowledge of DAQ systems along with the various sensors and measurement tools associated
Knowledge of RF specific test equipment and proper usage
Experience developing software tools and/or programs using Python, SQL, C++, LabVIEW, and/or other languages
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with Atlassian tools including SVN, Confluence, and JIRA
Experience with IPC/WHMA-A-620 requirements and acceptance for cable and wire harness
Experience with IPC 7711/21, rework, modification, and repair of electronic assemblies

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Must be able to perform the following functions: repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying
Must be able to travel – up to 10%
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Level 1: $30.00 - $39.00/hour
Level 2: $35.00 - $46.00/hour
Level 3: $40.00 - $53.00/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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