Electrical Engineer, Sensors

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $105,000–$120,000 / yr
Posted: 48 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $112k

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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.

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TL;DR · Electrical Engineer, Sensors

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Electrical Engineer, Sensors (Starship Avionics) joins the Sensor Development team to design, build, and test innovative sensing solutions for spacecraft. Working on a highly interdisciplinary team, this individual will focus on designing specialized electronics for physical sensors such as pressure, acceleration, and rotation. Primary responsibilities include developing electrical interface circuitry for vehicles, performing circuit design, executing board layouts, selecting components, and conducting circuit and device testing. The role requires proficiency in simulating low-noise circuits and involves software development using Matlab, Python, or C/C++. Candidates must possess experience with PCB assembly processes, electronic test equipment like oscilloscopes and network analyzers, and interfacing with microcontrollers for measurement or control applications. This position addresses the technical challenge of creating reliable sensing electronics to support critical vehicle functions within the Starship Avionics program.

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Skills

Circuit Design Python Matlab C C++ Microcontrollers Oscilloscopes Multimeters Network Analyzers Signal Generators Spectrum Analyzers RF Test Equipment

What you'll do

Design and develop electrical interface circuitry for vehicle sensors.
Design and simulate low-noise circuits for pressure, acceleration, and rotation sensors.
Perform circuit layout and component selection for sensor electronics.
Conduct characterization and testing of electronic circuits and devices.
Develop software using Matlab, Python, or C/C++ for system applications.
Interface with microcontrollers for measurement and control purposes.
Utilize electronic test equipment like oscilloscopes and network analyzers to validate designs.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
Experience designing and testing electronic circuits.
Experience interfacing with microcontrollers for measurement and/or control applications.
Experience with PCB assembly process.
Software development experience in Matlab, Python, or C/C++.
Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field (preferred).
2+ years of experience in circuit design (preferred).
Experience with electronic test equipment and knowledge of sensing technologies (preferred).
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to meet ITAR requirements.

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