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This role pays less than
91%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,387–$194,500
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$114k
versus about
$166k
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
882 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 601 roles with salary data.
As an Avionics Systems Engineer (Falcon & Dragon), you will join a cross-functional team bridging vehicle analysis, design, and production. You will represent the avionics system throughout integration, production, and launch operations while troubleshooting prototype and production assemblies on an aggressive schedule. Your daily work involves defining development scopes, performing design and manufacturing assessments, and developing tools to support high launch rates. You will execute system-level verification on flight-representative hardware to ensure the vehicle is ready for launch. The role requires proficiency in Matlab, C++, Python, and 3D CAD software, along with experience in electrical component design, wire harnesses, and using multimeters or oscilloscopes. You will solve complex problems by integrating mechanical, electrical, and software engineering practices to improve vehicle performance and cost.
Avionics Systems
Electrical Design
C++
Python
Matlab
3D CAD
Electrical Test Equipment
Oscilloscopes
Power Supplies
Sensors
Actuators
RF
Video
Power Distribution
Automation
Electrical Component Design
Hardware-in-the-Loop
Python
MATLAB
C++
Ethernet
CAN
RS-422
SPI
I2C
Wire Harness Design
Verification and Test
AI-assisted coding