Develop electro-mechanical harness designs and drawings in a 3D NX CAD environment, with emphasis on articulating design intent to harness manufacturing and integration counterparts
Contribute to overall physical layout design to improve size, weight, power, and ease of assembly of the entire satellite
Work collaboratively with stakeholders across all disciplines (mechanical, electrical, RF, EMI, etc.) to identify requirements and close all trades
Perform analysis and physical testing of harnessing with respect to thermal, loads, and vibration to ensure electrical and mechanical properties are fully qualified over the full lifecycle
Own product delivery timelines from conception through launch. Work closely with harness production, integration, and supply chain teams to ensure designs are manufacturable, reliant/conformant, and installable on the satellite line on schedule
Perform R&D investigations and trade studies to push wire harness design to new boundaries in terms of reliability, mass, and cost savings at the satellite level
Demonstrate extreme ownership of product outcomes at every stage of development and production
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or other engineering discipline
Experience with electro-mechanical wire harness design or manufacturing (includes internships, student projects, and professional experience)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience with system trades and first-hand knowledge of how requirements tie hardware to larger systems
1+ years of hands-on project experience with complex mechanical or electrical systems, preferably as a team lead (including internships)
Proficiency with CAD software packages, especially Siemens NX
Experience with electrical and optical harness design. In particular, schematic or wiring diagram definition, 3D design, formboard creation, 3D modeling of complex top-level assemblies, 3D modeling and analysis of avionics enclosures and secondary structure
Experience with harness design with complex requirements or environmental considerations in an at-rate manufacturing setting, such as in the aerospace, automotive, or marine industry
Experience with connector, wire, cable, fiber, overwrap, and shield component specification and selection
Demonstrated ability to own hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team outside a classroom setting (FSAE, Engineers without Borders, Student Directed Research, Design-Build-Fly, NASA student launch, personal entrepreneurial ventures, etc.)
Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
Must have an ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, OR ability and willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearance is desired but not required. An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to meet mission-critical deadlines
Ability to travel to SpaceX, vendors, customers, and partner locations as necessary
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay Range
- Level 1: $100,000.00 - $117,500.00
- Level 2: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00
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.
Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.
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.
