Avionics Test Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $105,000–$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 Test Engineer (Starship)

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The Avionics Test Engineer role at the Components Test team in Hawthorne, CA, is a mid-level position focused on developing and maintaining custom test solutions for advanced spacecraft avionics. This involves designing hardware and software systems to validate flight components under extreme conditions, writing automation scripts in Python, and collaborating with design engineers and manufacturing teams to enhance product reliability. The ideal candidate will have experience with electronic hardware development, programming in Python or MATLAB, and using RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and signal generators. They should also understand electrical schematics and environmental testing protocols like HALT and HASS. This role demands expertise in solving complex problems and working effectively in a high-stakes environment to ensure mission success for cutting-edge spacecraft systems.

Skills

Python MATLAB C++ Embedded C/C++ Oscilloscopes DMMs DAQs RF test equipment Spectrum analyzers Vector network analyzers Signal generators Electrical schematics Environmental testing HALT HASS Vibration Shock Thermal TVAC EMI/EMC

What you'll do

Design and develop custom test solutions for flight hardware including electronics, optics, RF components.
Write automation software in Python to interact with units under test and test equipment.
Provide feedback to design engineers and manufacturing teams to enhance product reliability and yield.
Root-cause analyze test anomalies and failures during various testing phases to implement mitigations.
Develop new test systems and infrastructure from the ground up, including hardware, software, and test sequences.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field.
1+ years of experience in electronic hardware development or software development.
Experience with Python, MATLAB, or Embedded C/C++ programming.
Proficiency with test equipment such as oscilloscopes and RF test instruments.
Understanding of electrical schematics and electronics manufacturing processes.
Experience in environmental testing including HALT, HASS, thermal, and EMI/EMC.
Ability to design and develop custom test solutions for flight hardware.