Sr. Avionics Test Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $140,000–$205,000 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago

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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 · Sr. Avionics Test Engineer (Starshield)

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The Sr. Avionics Test Engineer role at Starshield in Hawthorne, CA, involves designing and developing custom test solutions for electronic hardware on satellites, ensuring their safety and reliability through rigorous testing. Day-to-day responsibilities include writing automation software in Python to interact with units under test, collaborating closely with design engineers and manufacturing teams to enhance product reliability, and conducting root-cause analysis of test anomalies. The ideal candidate has a background in electrical engineering or a related field, 5+ years of experience in electronic hardware development or software programming, proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or Embedded C/C++, and hands-on experience with RF test equipment and environmental testing methods such as HALT and HASS. This role demands expertise in creating robust test systems for cutting-edge aerospace technology at scale.

Skills

Python MATLAB C++ Embedded C/C++ Object-oriented software Oscilloscopes DMMs DAQs RFSpectrum 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 to improve product reliability and yield through innovative testing methods.
Root-cause analyze test anomalies and failures during various stages of development to implement mitigations.
Conduct environmental testing such as HALT, HASS, vibration, thermal, TVAC, EMI/EMC on electronic hardware.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in electronic hardware development or software development.
Proficient in Python and experienced with test equipment like oscilloscopes and RF analyzers.
Understanding of electrical schematics and electronics manufacturing for test coverage analysis.
Experience with environmental testing including HALT, HASS, vibration, thermal, TVAC, EMI/EMC.