Electrical Design Engineer (Raptor Avionics)

Join SpaceX as a Senior Electrical Design Engineer on the Raptor Avionics team, where you'll play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge electrical control and sensing hardware for the Raptor rocket engine, the most advanced of its kind worldwide. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in the entire product life cycle, including requirements definition, development, qualification, production, launch, and reuse. You will take ownership of electronic assemblies, troubleshoot complex systems, design and evaluate robust circuits, and identify opportunities for product and process enhancements. Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and utilize data analytics to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Join SpaceX as an Electrical Engineer for the Starship Avionics team, where we are pioneering the future of space exploration. Our mission is to redefine orbital flight and make humanity a multi-planetary species. As part of this elite team, you'll be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge electronics for rockets and spacecraft, working alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering. If you're eager to tackle ambitious challenges and contribute to groundbreaking advancements, we want you on board!

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the cosmos, and we are dedicated to making that future a reality. Our mission is to develop groundbreaking technologies that will enable human life on Mars and beyond.Position: Electrical Engineer - Sensor Development (Starship Avionics)Join our innovative Sensor Development team, where you will design, build, and test cutting-edge sensing solutions essential for sustaining life on Mars. As an Electrical Engineer specializing in sensors, you will collaborate with a diverse team to create advanced electronics for a variety of physical sensors, including pressure, acceleration, and rotation.Your primary role will involve designing and developing electrical interface circuitry for SpaceX’s vehicles. Key responsibilities include circuit design, layout, component selection, and thorough testing of circuits and devices.

At SpaceX, we are driven by a vision of humanity's future among the stars, and we are relentlessly working to make that vision a reality. Our mission is to develop cutting-edge technologies that will enable human life on Mars and beyond.Position: Electrical Engineer, Spacecraft Avionics (Starshield)Join our innovative Starshield program, which utilizes SpaceX's groundbreaking Starlink technology to bolster national security initiatives. While Starlink serves consumer and commercial markets, Starshield is dedicated to governmental applications, focusing on areas such as earth observation, secure communications, and hosted payloads. As a key member of the Starshield team, you will take complete ownership of the design, hardware development, testing, and requirements verification processes, ensuring that your contributions are pivotal throughout the product's lifecycle.The Starshield program is rapidly evolving, offering diverse opportunities ranging from initial design concepts to real-time troubleshooting in orbit. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you will need to approach challenges with a systems perspective to validate the viability of your designs. With fast-paced development timelines, you will engage in rigorous problem-solving for novel and complex issues. Every day at SpaceX, we redefine what’s achievable through innovation, teamwork, and commitment to our mission.

Join SpaceX's Starship electrical hardware development team and help drive the future of space exploration. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in designing high-reliability electronics that enable revolutionary advancements in orbital flight and human space travel. Collaborate with a team of innovative engineers to create unparalleled electronics for rockets and spacecraft, pushing the boundaries of technology to make humanity multi-planetary.

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the stars, and we are actively creating the technologies to make that dream a reality. Our ultimate mission is to enable human life on Mars. SENIOR PROPULSION DESIGN ENGINEER (RAPTOR ENGINE SYSTEMS)The Raptor Systems Design team is on the lookout for a seasoned engineer to take ownership of defining, enforcing, and validating engine design criteria—bridging the gap between design, testing, analysis, and production. You will oversee the requirements for the world’s most advanced rocket engine, ensuring they effectively cascade to subsystems and are verified through comprehensive testing and analysis.You will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing design documentation across the department (including DCRs, PDRs, CDRs), driving corrective actions for any deficiencies, and promoting best practices in design, development, and production. You will monitor the overall health of design criteria for the engine, report risks and gaps to leadership, and lead cross-team initiatives to resolve issues in ways that enhance the overall program.This position requires an autonomous engineer with experience in hardware ownership, exceptional communication skills, and a strong background in CAD, structural design, and fluid systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing large, multi-team initiatives. Experience with rocket engines in both development and production environments is highly desirable. Your contributions will ensure that Raptor becomes the rocket engine that paves the way for a multiplanetary existence.RESPONSIBILITIES:Collaborate with subsystem and component owners to translate high-level requirements into clear, measurable criteria at lower levels.Regularly audit design documentation to identify gaps, risks, and inconsistencies, and drive closure of findings.Analyze test and analysis data to confirm that criteria are met, initiating follow-up actions when validation falls short.Enhance departmental processes for design reviews (DCR, PDR, CDR) to improve efficiency and clarity of outcomes.Compile and present periodic design health reports to leadership, emphasizing critical issues and progress trends.Facilitate resolution of cross-team conflicts by balancing technical, scheduling, and program-wide priorities.Promote design best practices by sharing lessons learned and aligning teams on standards for producibility, reliability, and performance.Lead initiatives that integrate feedback from production, testing, and flight operations to refine and enhance design processes.

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the cosmos, and we are developing advanced technologies to turn this vision into reality. Our ultimate aim is to pave the way for human life on Mars.OPERATIONS ENGINEER - RAPTORJoin our dynamic Raptor engineering team at SpaceX and leverage your engineering expertise to contribute to the development of groundbreaking hardware in space technology. You will be instrumental in constructing the engines that will propel humanity beyond Earth and the Moon. Our Operations Engineering team plays a vital role in building the factory that produces the most advanced rocket engine in the world. Your responsibilities will encompass factory layout design, process optimization, and project management. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy strategic planning, and excel at balancing multiple priorities while enhancing production flow, this role is perfect for you!

Join SpaceX as a Turbomachinery Engineer, where you will be at the forefront of designing and developing advanced turbopump systems for the Raptor rocket engine. This role involves leading the design, development, and qualification processes for next-generation turbopumps, taking concepts from inception through to flight-ready hardware. You will work closely with a talented team of engineers in a collaborative environment, ensuring that turbomachinery solutions meet stringent manufacturing goals, cost, and weight targets while adhering to aggressive timelines.

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the stars. We are pioneering technologies that will enable human life on Mars, transforming the landscape of space travel.POWER SYSTEMS ENGINEER (STARSHIP AVIONICS)The Starship Avionics team is at the forefront of redefining orbital flight and expanding access to space, enabling humanity to become a multi-planetary species. Join us in developing groundbreaking electronics that push the boundaries of what is possible in the space industry. Collaborate with a team of brilliant engineers and help us achieve extraordinary goals. If you are ready to take on this challenge and contribute to making our civilization a multi-planetary one, apply now!

Join SpaceX as an Avionics Integration and Test Engineer for the Starshield project, where you will play a crucial role in the acceptance and qualification testing of our satellite electrical systems. This position demands a comprehensive understanding of satellite electrical architecture, factory checkouts, and the ability to troubleshoot failed electrical hardware through telemetry and hardware analyses. As a successful engineer in this role, you will exhibit strong engineering intuition, critical thinking, and the capacity to navigate ambiguous requirements with minimal supervision. Your ultimate mission will be to ensure that Starshield satellites are fully operational upon deployment in space, thereby contributing to our goal of enabling human life on Mars.

At SpaceX, we believe that a future where humanity explores the stars is far more thrilling than one where we remain on Earth. Our mission is to develop the technologies necessary to make this vision a reality, ultimately enabling human life on Mars.MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, RAPTOR TURBOMACHINERYAs a Manufacturing Engineer focused on Raptor production, you will leverage your expertise and innovative thinking to enhance, implement, and refine the production processes for critical sub-assemblies and components of the Raptor engine.

SpaceX’s Starshield program extends Starlink’s core technology and launch capabilities to support national security. While Starlink serves consumer and commercial sectors, Starshield is dedicated to government missions, including earth observation, secure communications, and hosted payloads. Role overview The Senior Electrical Design Engineer for Starshield leads electrical design, hardware development, testing, and lifecycle management. This position plays a key role in advancing Starshield’s government-focused projects and is integral to the team’s ongoing work. What you will do Lead electrical design and hardware development for Starshield systems Oversee testing processes and manage hardware through its lifecycle Troubleshoot systems, including real-time problem solving for in-orbit hardware Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure system-level performance and reliability Create solutions for complex engineering challenges that have not been addressed before What makes this role unique This position involves working on a rapidly evolving program where technical challenges change daily. The team values creative problem-solving, collaboration across disciplines, and a drive to push technical boundaries in support of SpaceX’s broader mission. Location Hawthorne, CA

Join SpaceX as a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Raptor machining, where you'll drive innovation in the production of critical aerospace components. In this dynamic role, you'll tackle complex challenges in machining processes for valve, turbopump, thrust chamber, and injector hardware. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop efficient manufacturing solutions, ensuring the highest quality and production rates. Your expertise will guide the implementation of cutting-edge technologies and controls, all while maintaining a focus on cost-effectiveness and reliability.

Join SpaceX as a Propulsion Engineer specializing in Raptor Components, where you will conceptualize, design, and support cutting-edge mechanical and electro-mechanical control assemblies for the Raptor engine. In this pivotal role, you'll combine your expertise in pneumatics, mechanics, and software to develop integrated packages that enhance manufacturing efficiency and operational effectiveness. You will lead projects that prioritize simplicity, manufacturability, and reliability, ensuring our components withstand extreme thermal, pressure, and vibrational environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and take charge of your projects while influencing vehicle architecture decisions that contribute to our mission of making humanity a multi-planetary species.

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity ventures into the cosmos, exploring new worlds and making life multi-planetary. Our mission is to develop groundbreaking technologies that enable human life on Mars and beyond.SENIOR POWER SYSTEMS ENGINEER (STARSHIP AVIONICS)The Starship Avionics team is dedicated to transforming orbital flight and space travel, allowing humanity to reach new frontiers and establish a presence beyond Earth. Our team designs and builds some of the most advanced electronics ever utilized in space, achieving unprecedented cost and efficiency in the industry. Join our dynamic and innovative Avionics team, collaborate with brilliant engineers, and contribute to ambitious goals that will shape the future of civilization.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Deliver engineering expertise in the design, analysis, and testing of DC-DC power converters suitable for extreme environments.Engage in electrical power system and sub-system level design trades, defining and developing requirements.Conduct electrical power system verification testing and analysis to ensure optimal performance.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of design, test, and production engineers to develop cutting-edge power electronics hardware.

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the stars, and we are committed to making that vision a reality. We are actively innovating technologies aimed at enabling human life on Mars. As an Electrical Design Engineer for our Starshield program, you will play a critical role in leveraging SpaceX’s Starlink technology to support national security initiatives. Your responsibilities will encompass designing, developing, and rigorously testing high-reliability electronics tailored for government applications, including earth observation and communications. You will oversee the entire lifecycle of hardware, ensuring it meets our demanding standards through thorough design, testing, and collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams. Join us in pushing the boundaries of what's possible and contribute to our mission of success.

Role Overview Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) is working toward a future where people explore the stars. The company’s mission centers on developing technologies that could support human life on Mars and beyond. Propulsion Engineer - Raptor Components Manufacturing will join the team responsible for designing and building advanced engine control components for the Raptor engine. This group focuses on flow control devices, combining pneumatics, mechanical, electrical, and software systems into integrated solutions. Their work directly impacts both manufacturing efficiency and engine performance. What You Will Do Design and manufacture engine control components for the Raptor engine Develop solutions that integrate pneumatics, mechanical, electrical, and software systems Collaborate with hardware suppliers and test teams to ensure quality and performance Lead projects that shape the architecture of Starship Location This position is based in Hawthorne, CA.

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity embarks on extraordinary journeys beyond our planet. We are at the forefront of developing groundbreaking technologies that will enable human life on Mars and explore the stars. Join us as we redefine what's possible in aerospace.Position Overview:As an Avionics Systems Engineer for the Starship program, you will play a pivotal role within a dynamic, cross-functional team that integrates vehicle analysis, design, production, and operations. Your responsibilities will span the entire lifecycle of the Starship avionics system, encompassing the design, testing, launch, recovery, and re-launch phases. This position offers a unique opportunity to innovate new capabilities, design electrical vehicle architecture, repair components, and troubleshoot complex avionics subsystems including power distribution, vehicle networks, onboard sensors, actuators, compute systems, RF, and video technologies.

At SpaceX, we believe in a thrilling future where humanity explores the stars. Our mission is to develop cutting-edge technologies that will enable human life on Mars.PROPULSION ENGINEER (RAPTOR COMBUSTION DEVICES)As a Propulsion Engineer, you will take ownership of the design, production, and operation of an engine combustor and related hardware, guiding it from concept to successful flight. Your efforts will be crucial in the development and testing of the most advanced full flow staged combustion engine on the largest launch vehicle ever created.