Avionics Systems Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $100,000–$120,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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.

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TL;DR · Avionics Systems Engineer (Starship)

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Join the Starship Avionics Systems & Operations team as an engineer responsible for overseeing avionics from production through launch and recovery, including troubleshooting complex electrical issues, supporting real-time vehicle operations, and developing new capabilities. You will work closely with a cross-functional team to ensure system integrity and reliability across various stages of development. Essential skills include proficiency in Matlab, C++, or Python, experience with 3D CAD software, and competence using electrical test equipment. The role demands creative problem-solving abilities and the capacity for rapid decision-making under pressure, contributing significantly to vehicle architecture design and operational efficiency.

Skills

Matlab C++ Python 3D CAD software CI/CD Multimeters Oscilloscopes Power supplies Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Troubleshoot and repair electrical hardware issues on tight production schedules.
Evaluate vehicle health during pad and flight operations, resolving real-time issues.
Develop new avionics capabilities to minimize mass, cost, and labor for Starship vehicles.
Design and integrate electrical components in vehicle architecture from build to launch.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support analysis and testing of avionics systems.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or math
1+ years of electrical component design and system integration experience
Proficiency with Matlab, C++, or Python
Competence using electrical test equipment like oscilloscopes and multimeters
Experience troubleshooting sensors, actuators, and electrical components
Creative problem-solving skills for complex interdisciplinary projects
Operations experience in flight test or real-time high-consequence system control