Sr. Electrical Engineer (Starship Avionics)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA • 11h ago

Hawthorne, CA

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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.

SR. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (STARSHIP AVIONICS)

The Starship electrical hardware development team supports the mission to revolutionize orbital flight and space travel- opening access for humankind to establish new frontiers in space and ultimately become a multi-planetary species. Our team builds some of the most advanced electronics ever flown in space- at a cost and rate previously considered unthinkable in the space industry. Become a part of this fast moving and world class hardware development team, work with super smart and motivated engineers, and achieve truly audacious goals. If you're ready for a challenge and would like to help make our civilization multi-planetary then you've come to the right place!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Rapidly develop high-reliability electronics for rockets and spacecraft

Provide technical leadership across the organization, manage related risk and change across the program, drive new technology introduction, and provide mentoring for less senior engineers.

Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, and test.

Create development and qualification testing campaigns and exercise designs to their limits.

Support hardware through production, integration, and flight.

Work with experts from other teams and departments to drive changes that make the system more efficient, manufacturable, and reliable. Challenge assumptions and build strong professional relationships.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering field.

5+ years of experience designing, building, or testing circuit boards or other electronics.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Passion for spaceflight and curiosity for electronics in high-reliability applications.

Experience making products or systems work with minimal time and resources.

Experience with first principles analysis and design. Use of simulation, analysis, and test to enable fast paced development and high reliability. Understand electrical design principles and components down to the physics level.

Experience with worst case analysis, derating analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.

Experience with hands on testing at the component level and sub-system level. Ability to use standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, waveform generators, network analyzers, etc.

Familiarity with basics of mechanical design, thermal design, vibration dynamics, and spacecraft design.

Experience with circuit board layout, especially for switching power converters or high-speed digital applications.

Experience designing switching power converters, power magnetics, analog control loops, solid state load switches, motor inverters, EMI/EMC compliance, or sensor signal conditioning circuits.

Experience with high performance digital processors, FPGAs, memory chips, or network switches.

Experience with circuit board design-for-manufacturing or productization of electronics.

Ability to work in a fast-paced and autonomously driven environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Electrical Engineer/Senior: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year

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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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 ITARhere (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc\kb\article\page&sys\id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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