SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP
Systems Engineer, Flight Termination System (Starship)
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP, Hawthorne, California, United States, 90250
Overview
Hawthorne, CA 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. Position
SYSTEMS ENGINEER, FLIGHT TERMINATION SYSTEM (STARSHIP) As a member of the Flight Termination System team, you will have the exciting opportunity to be responsible for the design and certification of the Starship Flight Termination System. You will demonstrate extreme ownership through deep understanding of the functionality, design, and requirements from system concept through post flight reporting. You will interface with SpaceX engineering and regulatory partners to implement, tailor, and challenge space industry regulatory requirements to achieve a highly reliable flight safety system. The Flight Termination System is one of the safety critical systems on the vehicle, and the hardware requires high levels of rigor at the intersection of safety critical hardware and high explosives.
Responsibilities
Act as responsible engineer for Starship Flight Termination System (FTS) development, hardware design, qualification, and per-launch deliverables for mission licensing
Define detailed system design, including system interconnect schematics, consumable budgets, harness and channel capabilities, fault tolerance, reliability, hardware manifest, vehicle risk, and configuration change management
Work collaboratively with customers and experts from other teams to perform system trades, define vehicle architecture, and scope new designs as they move from concept, through prototype, and into production
Ensure that the as-built Flight Termination System meets design intent, regulatory requirements, and achieves high reliability
Interface with internal operations teams, internal flight reliability teams, and external regulatory partners such as the FAA
Be responsible for assessing and communicating to SpaceX internal teams and regulatory partners that FTS is ready for flight
Generate and submit flight safety system certification deliverables to launch from multiple launch ranges
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace or computer engineering, or physics
1+ years of hardware development experience in electronic or mechanical systems (academic projects, internships, and traditional professional experience all qualify)
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience with system design and testing for hardware sub-systems such as RF, power, communications, human interface, and sensors
Experience designing and certifying flight safety systems for launch vehicles
Experience with system trades and first-hand knowledge of how requirements tie hardware to larger systems
Self-starter with experience making hardware work within demanding time and resource constraints
Experience with wire harness design and build, including associated sub-components
Experience with NX or similar CAD design software
Familiarity with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.) and basic analysis techniques
Experience writing engineering software for test automation, data review, and design analysis, preferably in MATLAB or Python
Demonstrated project management skills and ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines
Additional Requirements
Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
Compensation and Benefits Pay range:
Level I: $95,000 - $115,000 per year
Level II: $110,000 - $130,000 per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on knowledge, education, and experience.
Base salary is part of your total rewards package at SpaceX, which may include stock options, long-term incentives, discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase additional stock through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, and other benefits. You may accrue paid time off and holidays in accordance with company policy.
EEO and ITAR SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit and qualifications and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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Hawthorne, CA 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. Position
SYSTEMS ENGINEER, FLIGHT TERMINATION SYSTEM (STARSHIP) As a member of the Flight Termination System team, you will have the exciting opportunity to be responsible for the design and certification of the Starship Flight Termination System. You will demonstrate extreme ownership through deep understanding of the functionality, design, and requirements from system concept through post flight reporting. You will interface with SpaceX engineering and regulatory partners to implement, tailor, and challenge space industry regulatory requirements to achieve a highly reliable flight safety system. The Flight Termination System is one of the safety critical systems on the vehicle, and the hardware requires high levels of rigor at the intersection of safety critical hardware and high explosives.
Responsibilities
Act as responsible engineer for Starship Flight Termination System (FTS) development, hardware design, qualification, and per-launch deliverables for mission licensing
Define detailed system design, including system interconnect schematics, consumable budgets, harness and channel capabilities, fault tolerance, reliability, hardware manifest, vehicle risk, and configuration change management
Work collaboratively with customers and experts from other teams to perform system trades, define vehicle architecture, and scope new designs as they move from concept, through prototype, and into production
Ensure that the as-built Flight Termination System meets design intent, regulatory requirements, and achieves high reliability
Interface with internal operations teams, internal flight reliability teams, and external regulatory partners such as the FAA
Be responsible for assessing and communicating to SpaceX internal teams and regulatory partners that FTS is ready for flight
Generate and submit flight safety system certification deliverables to launch from multiple launch ranges
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace or computer engineering, or physics
1+ years of hardware development experience in electronic or mechanical systems (academic projects, internships, and traditional professional experience all qualify)
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience with system design and testing for hardware sub-systems such as RF, power, communications, human interface, and sensors
Experience designing and certifying flight safety systems for launch vehicles
Experience with system trades and first-hand knowledge of how requirements tie hardware to larger systems
Self-starter with experience making hardware work within demanding time and resource constraints
Experience with wire harness design and build, including associated sub-components
Experience with NX or similar CAD design software
Familiarity with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.) and basic analysis techniques
Experience writing engineering software for test automation, data review, and design analysis, preferably in MATLAB or Python
Demonstrated project management skills and ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines
Additional Requirements
Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
Compensation and Benefits Pay range:
Level I: $95,000 - $115,000 per year
Level II: $110,000 - $130,000 per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on knowledge, education, and experience.
Base salary is part of your total rewards package at SpaceX, which may include stock options, long-term incentives, discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase additional stock through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, and other benefits. You may accrue paid time off and holidays in accordance with company policy.
EEO and ITAR SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit and qualifications and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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