Electrical Engineer (Starship Avionics)

SpaceX develops technologies to enable human life on Mars and revolutionize space travel, making humanity a multi-planetary species.
Hawthorne, CA, USA
$100,000 - $135,000
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Description For Electrical Engineer (Starship Avionics)

SpaceX is revolutionizing space travel with their ambitious mission to make humanity multi-planetary, particularly focusing on establishing human life on Mars. As an Electrical Engineer on the Starship Avionics team, you'll be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge electronics for one of the most advanced spacecraft ever built.

The role offers an unique opportunity to work on revolutionary space technology, designing and developing high-reliability electronics that will power humanity's journey to Mars. You'll be responsible for the entire lifecycle of electronic systems - from initial concept and requirements gathering through to production and flight integration. The position requires expertise in various areas of electrical engineering, including power systems, digital processors, and circuit board design.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation and problem-solving are essential. You'll work alongside world-class engineers who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space technology. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to directly contribute to SpaceX's mission of making life multi-planetary.

This role is perfect for an electrical engineer who is passionate about space exploration and wants to be part of a team that's literally building the future of human spaceflight. You'll have the chance to work on truly unique challenges, with access to cutting-edge technology and resources. The position offers both technical growth and the satisfaction of contributing to one of humanity's most ambitious goals - establishing a sustainable presence on another planet.

The role is based in Hawthorne, California, at SpaceX's headquarters, where you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and work directly with the hardware you're developing. While the work can be demanding, with occasional extended hours during critical project phases, the impact and importance of your contributions will be evident in every successful Starship launch and mission.

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Responsibilities For Electrical Engineer (Starship Avionics)

  • Rapidly develop high-reliability electronics for rockets and spacecraft
  • 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

Requirements For Electrical Engineer (Starship Avionics)

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • 1+ years of experience designing, building, or testing circuit boards or other electronics
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from U.S. Department of State (ITAR requirements)

Benefits For Electrical Engineer (Starship Avionics)

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short & long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • 5 days sick leave per year
  • Stock options and purchase plan
  • Potential discretionary bonuses

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