Avionics Development Specialist

About the role

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

Pay range

• Level 1: $30.00 - $39.00/hour
• Level 2: $35.00 - $46.00/hour
• Level 3: $40.00 - $53.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

Itar Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.