SpaceX
Electrical Engineer (Crew Starship Avionics)
SpaceX, Hawthorne, California, United States, 90250
Electrical Engineer (Crew Starship Avionics)
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SpaceX Overview
SpaceX is developing avionics for the Crew Starship and the SpaceX Human Landing System to support Artemis lunar missions and future Mars exploration. This role contributes to high-reliability spacecraft electronics for Crew Starship vehicles and supports mission objectives in a fast-moving, world-class development environment. Responsibilities
Develop high reliability spacecraft electronics for Crew Starship vehicles Serve as responsible engineer for flight hardware from conception through build, qualification, and flight operations Perform component selection, design analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, circuit validation, and design documentation Assist with electrical architecture, product requirements, manufacturing planning, and production test Execute development and qualification testing campaigns to ensure reliable flight hardware Directly support NASA with deliverables for Crew Starship milestones Collaborate with other teams to ensure fielded systems are functional, manufacturable, and reliable Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering 1+ years of experience designing, building, or testing circuit boards or other electronics (research and extracurricular academic projects qualify) Preferred Skills And Experience
Passion for spaceflight and high-reliability electronics design System trades experience and understanding of how requirements tie hardware to larger systems Self-starter with ability to make hardware work with limited time/resources Experience designing signal conditioning/analog, digital circuits, and switching power converters Experience with schematic capture and board layout (Altium or Circuit Maker preferred) Familiarity with circuit simulation tools, lab equipment, and design-for-manufacture/pricing Ability to write software for test automation, data review, and design analysis (MATLAB or Python) Basic project management and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Additional Requirements
Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project milestones Compensation And Benefits
Pay ranges: Electrical Engineer/Level I: $100,000 - $120,000 per year; Electrical Engineer/Level II: $115,000 - $150,000 per year. Base salary is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on knowledge, education, and experience. SpaceX offers comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability and life insurance, parental leave, paid vacation and holidays, and other perks. Eligible for long-term incentives and stock options; stock purchase plan available. ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or an asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible for required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For accommodations or to view SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan, contact EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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Electrical Engineer (Crew Starship Avionics)
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SpaceX Overview
SpaceX is developing avionics for the Crew Starship and the SpaceX Human Landing System to support Artemis lunar missions and future Mars exploration. This role contributes to high-reliability spacecraft electronics for Crew Starship vehicles and supports mission objectives in a fast-moving, world-class development environment. Responsibilities
Develop high reliability spacecraft electronics for Crew Starship vehicles Serve as responsible engineer for flight hardware from conception through build, qualification, and flight operations Perform component selection, design analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, circuit validation, and design documentation Assist with electrical architecture, product requirements, manufacturing planning, and production test Execute development and qualification testing campaigns to ensure reliable flight hardware Directly support NASA with deliverables for Crew Starship milestones Collaborate with other teams to ensure fielded systems are functional, manufacturable, and reliable Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering 1+ years of experience designing, building, or testing circuit boards or other electronics (research and extracurricular academic projects qualify) Preferred Skills And Experience
Passion for spaceflight and high-reliability electronics design System trades experience and understanding of how requirements tie hardware to larger systems Self-starter with ability to make hardware work with limited time/resources Experience designing signal conditioning/analog, digital circuits, and switching power converters Experience with schematic capture and board layout (Altium or Circuit Maker preferred) Familiarity with circuit simulation tools, lab equipment, and design-for-manufacture/pricing Ability to write software for test automation, data review, and design analysis (MATLAB or Python) Basic project management and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Additional Requirements
Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project milestones Compensation And Benefits
Pay ranges: Electrical Engineer/Level I: $100,000 - $120,000 per year; Electrical Engineer/Level II: $115,000 - $150,000 per year. Base salary is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on knowledge, education, and experience. SpaceX offers comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability and life insurance, parental leave, paid vacation and holidays, and other perks. Eligible for long-term incentives and stock options; stock purchase plan available. ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or an asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible for required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For accommodations or to view SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan, contact EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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