Senior Avionics Systems Engineer
SpaceX
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This role pays less than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $134,625–$194,625 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $122k versus about $165k for comparable roles.
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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 873 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$165,000 across 593 roles with salary data.
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As an Avionics Systems Engineer (Special Programs) on the Special Programs team, you will architect, integrate, and test avionics systems for new vehicles during early life cycle development. You will define architecture requirements for power, data, RF, and sensor topologies while designing wiring diagrams and harnesses. Key responsibilities include performing system-level trades on mass, power, and thermal constraints, executing hardware-in-the-loop testing, and troubleshooting integrated vehicles on aggressive schedules. You will support launch operations and develop automation tools for large data sets. Required skills include a bachelor's degree in engineering, experience with Python, MATLAB, or C++, and electrical component integration. You must possess an active Top Secret clearance. This role solves complex electrical interface problems for new vehicle designs from concept through first flight.
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