Electrical Engineer (Avionics)

SpaceX develops technologies to enable human life on Mars and make humanity interplanetary.
$95,000 - $130,000
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Description For Electrical Engineer (Avionics)

SpaceX, a pioneering space technology company, is seeking an Electrical Engineer for their Avionics Build Reliability team. This role is crucial in ensuring the reliability of avionics hardware that will help achieve SpaceX's mission of making humanity interplanetary. The position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology, collaborating across multiple disciplines from design to production and operation.

The ideal candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with system-level thinking, working both in the office and on the factory floor. You'll be responsible for improving product reliability, conducting failure investigations, and implementing process controls in a high-stakes environment where your work directly impacts space flight hardware.

This role offers competitive compensation ranging from $95,000 to $130,000 depending on experience level, plus substantial benefits including equity opportunities and comprehensive healthcare. You'll be part of a team that's literally reaching for the stars, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

The position requires strong technical skills in electrical engineering, experience with testing equipment, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. You'll need to be eligible to work under ITAR requirements and be willing to work flexible hours when needed. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to humanity's next giant leap while working with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant colleagues.

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Responsibilities For Electrical Engineer (Avionics)

  • Partner with electrical design engineering and avionics manufacturing teams to improve product reliability
  • Conduct PCBA test failure investigations and root cause analysis
  • Identify opportunities for risk reduction and removal of complexity in designs
  • Monitor yield rate of products through build quality reviews
  • Contain and manage non-conforming products
  • Determine minimum viable sequence of acceptance testing for flight hardware

Requirements For Electrical Engineer (Avionics)

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  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, hardware engineering, or engineering physics
  • 1+ years working with digital or mixed-signal designs
  • 1+ years in manufacturing, reliability, or design engineering role
  • Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirements)
  • Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and offsite as needed

Benefits For Electrical Engineer (Avionics)

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Equity
  • Company stock or stock options
  • Long-term cash awards
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • 5 days sick leave for exempt employees

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