SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
AVIONICS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
The Avionics Core Engineering team is looking for an experienced Avionics Development Specialist to design, document, build, and maintain a variety of hardware supporting HITL, Hardware Dev, Test, EEE, and EMI engineering teams across all vehicles.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Read, interpret, and work from assembly/operating procedures, schematic diagrams, bills of materials, mechanical drawings, and alternate parts lists
Design and build test systems, electromechanical assemblies, engineering enclosures, and test fixtures with high level guidance from engineering
Design and build electrical harnessing to be used in acceptance test, qualification of flight avionics, and HITL tables
Perform time sensitive harness rework on large systems like HITL tables
Take existing electromechanical designs, and develop documentation package from scratch
Support execution of qualification test campaigns by setting up tests, running software, and interpreting test reports
Perform rework on PCBAs, and make revision changes on PCBA designs to fix design issues
Self-monitor work progress against area benchmarks, and achieve on-time delivery of all work
Assist with the development of production processes for first-time production run
Diagnose test system and HITL failures, and make appropriate repairs
Design 3D print custom fixtures and tooling to support development testing
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or 2+ years of electronics experience troubleshooting test systems and/or avionics hardware
2+ years of manufacturing experience using electronics equipment and basic mechanical and/or electronics hand tools
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience with communication (written and verbal) and teamwork
Experience having attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
Knowledge of pressure sensors and their applications
Experience designing PCBAs in Altium Designer with the ability to view schematics and PCBA layouts to help with troubleshooting PCBAs
Experience working with torque tools, fittings, and pressure regulators
Experience designing basic mechanical enclosures using Protocase Designer, UG/NX, or equivalent applications
Experience setting up and run functional/environmental tests, identify failures, and report results
Experience reliably soldering/desoldering QFN/leadless components, trace cutting, component stacking, and hot air/plate tool usage
Experience working with all operating systems: Unix, Linux, and Windows
Knowledge of Ohm's Law, power supplies, digital logic, ADC/DAC circuits, op amps, semiconductors, and communications protocols
Knowledge of DAQ systems along with the various sensors and measurement tools associated
Knowledge of RF specific test equipment and proper usage
Experience developing software tools and/or programs using Python, SQL, C++, LabVIEW, and/or other languages
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with Atlassian tools including SVN, Confluence, and JIRA
Experience with IPC/WHMA-A-620 requirements and acceptance for cable and wire harness
Experience with IPC 7711/21, rework, modification, and repair of electronic assemblies
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Must be able to perform the following functions: repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying
Must be able to travel – up to 10%
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Level 1: $30.00 -…