Sr. Electrical Engineer (Starship Avionics)

SpaceX develops technologies for space exploration with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
$130,000 - $180,000
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Description For Sr. Electrical Engineer (Starship Avionics)

SpaceX, a pioneering space technology company, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Starship Avionics team. This role is at the forefront of revolutionizing space travel, working towards the ambitious goal of making humanity multi-planetary.

The position offers an exceptional opportunity to work on cutting-edge electronics for spacecraft and rockets, developing technology that pushes the boundaries of what's possible in space exploration. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll be part of a world-class hardware development team, working alongside highly motivated and intelligent engineers to achieve truly groundbreaking goals.

The role demands expertise in high-reliability electronics design, with responsibilities ranging from system architecture to hands-on testing and implementation. You'll be involved in every aspect of the development cycle, from initial concept through to flight operations. This includes working on circuit board design, power systems, digital processors, and FPGAs, while ensuring all components meet the rigorous standards required for spaceflight.

The ideal candidate will bring not only technical expertise but also a passion for spaceflight and a deep curiosity about electronics in high-reliability applications. You'll need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where innovation and efficiency are paramount. The position offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $130,000-$180,000, plus substantial benefits including equity, medical coverage, and 401(k).

This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to be part of humanity's next great adventure. You'll be working on technology that will help establish human presence beyond Earth, contributing directly to SpaceX's mission of making life multi-planetary. The role combines technical challenge with meaningful purpose, offering the chance to make a lasting impact on the future of space exploration.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Electrical Engineer (Starship Avionics)

  • Rapidly develop high-reliability electronics for rockets and spacecraft
  • Provide technical leadership across the organization
  • Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis
  • Create development and qualification testing campaigns
  • Support hardware through production, integration, and flight
  • Work with experts from other teams and departments

Requirements For Sr. Electrical Engineer (Starship Avionics)

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  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering
  • 5+ years of experience designing, building, or testing circuit boards
  • Experience with circuit board layout
  • Experience with switching power converters
  • Experience with high performance digital processors, FPGAs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirements)

Benefits For Sr. Electrical Engineer (Starship Avionics)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Company stock and stock options
  • Long-term cash awards
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short & long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • 5 days sick leave per year

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