This role pays less than
89%
of similar roles. Most pay
$145,412–$193,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$114k
versus about
$169k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
SpaceX currently has
691 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 452 roles with salary data.
As an Avionics Systems Engineer (Falcon & Dragon), you will join a cross-functional team bridging vehicle analysis, design, and production through launch operations. You will manage the avionics system across all stages of integration, from manufacturing to refurbishment, while troubleshooting prototype and production assemblies on an aggressive schedule. Your daily work involves developing tools and processes for high launch rates, performing design and manufacturing assessments, and leading project schedules to ensure team alignment. You will execute system-level verification on flight hardware to validate the vehicle is ready for launch. The role requires proficiency in Matlab, C++, or Python, along with experience in electrical component design, wire harnesses, 3D CAD software, and electrical test equipment like oscilloscopes and multimeters. This position addresses the technical challenge of maintaining high reliability while optimizing for manufacturability and cost in spaceflight systems.
Avionics
PCBA
Root Cause Analysis
Python
MATLAB
Oscilloscopes
Logic Analyzers
SMUs
DMMs
Statistical Process Control
Yield Analysis
Test Automation
DFM
Hardware Bring-up
Manufacturing Test Flows
Python
MATLAB
C++
Embedded C
Oscilloscopes
Spectrum Analyzers
Vector Network Analyzers
Signal Generators
EMI/EMC
HALT
HASS
Metrology
Electrical Schematics
Systems Engineering
Avionics
Hardware Architecture
requirements-management
verification, validation
Interface Control
Command and Data Handling
fault-management
Hardware-in-the-Loop
Configuration Control