BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or physics
1+ years of experience with hardware development or electronics test engineering via professional experience, internships, research and/or outside the classroom projects
1+ years of python programming experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience designing avionics systems on vehicles (system definition, harness drawings)
Experience with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)
Experience troubleshooting sensors, actuators, and electrical components
Experience with 3D CAD software
Software fluency in python, enabling automation of test or analysis tasks
Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organizational and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
Operations experience in flight test, piloting aircraft, or controlling other high consequence systems in real time
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay Range
- Level 1: $105,000.00 - $140,000.00
- Level 2: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00
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 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
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.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
