Electrical Engineer, Sensors (Starship Avionics)

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 desig…

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!

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. 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!

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 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 cosmos, and we are dedicated to developing the technologies that will make this vision a reality. Our ultimate goal is to enable human life on Mars.MECHANICAL ENGINEER - STARSHIP AVIONICSThe Starship team plays a crucial role in transforming orbital flight and space travel, facilitating humanity's journey to new celestial frontiers and, ultimately, becoming a multi-planetary species. Our team engineers cutting-edge electronics that redefine what is possible in space exploration, achieving unprecedented cost and efficiency in the industry. Specifically, the Starship avionics team is tasked with creating an avionics system designed for optimal reliability, minimal weight, and cost-effectiveness.

Join SpaceX as a DSP Engineer focused on Starship Avionics, where you'll revolutionize space travel through advanced communication systems and RF sensor development. Collaborate with a world-class team to design and validate state-of-the-art spacecraft electronics, taking innovative components from concept to orbit, the Moon, and Mars. This is your opportunity to contribute to humanity's journey towards becoming a multi-planetary species.

At SpaceX, we envision a future where humanity explores the stars, and we are passionately working towards making that a reality. Our ultimate goal is to enable human life on Mars.SENIOR DSP ENGINEER (STARSHIP AVIONICS)Join us in revolutionizing orbital flight and space travel through Starship, which opens gateways for humanity to establish new frontiers in space and become a multi-planetary species. Our team designs and develops some of the most advanced electronics ever utilized in space, achieving cost and production rates previously deemed impossible in the aerospace industry. As a Senior DSP Engineer on the Starship RF team, you will be instrumental in creating innovative communication systems and RF sensors, propelling our technology from concept to orbit, the Moon, and Mars! If you are ready to tackle challenges and contribute to making civilization multi-planetary, this is the opportunity for you!

Join SpaceX as an Electrical Design Engineer on the Raptor Avionics team, where you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge electrical control and sensing hardware for Raptor, the world's most advanced rocket engine. In this position, you will oversee the entire product lifecycle from requirements definition to production and launch, while also focusing on analyzing and troubleshooting electronic assemblies, designing efficient circuits, and implementing improvements in processes and products. You will be immersed in a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with diverse technologies such as electronics, high-pressure hardware, and electromechanical actuators, all while leveraging data analytics to foster continuous improvement across the organization.

Join SpaceX as an Electro-Mechanical Build & Test Technician focused on Starship Avionics. In this exciting role, you will be pivotal in assembling and testing advanced avionics systems that drive our mission of making human life multi-planetary. You will work closely with cutting-edge technologies and be part of a passionate team dedicated to exploring the cosmos.

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 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.

At SpaceX, we believe that a future where humanity explores the cosmos is far more thrilling than one limited to Earth. We are at the forefront of developing innovative technologies aimed at making interplanetary life a reality, with the ultimate goal of establishing human presence on Mars.AVIONICS TEST ENGINEER (STARSHIP)The Components Test team at SpaceX is dedicated to creating cutting-edge test and manufacturing processes for the world’s most advanced spacecraft avionics. Our engineers specialize in the flight control devices and systems that enable critical functions on our spacecraft, including inertial measurement units, network hardware, power distribution systems, antennas, and more. We engineer software and build systems to rigorously test these flight components, ensuring maximum performance and reliability in extreme environments, where mission success is paramount.As an Avionics Test Engineer, you will have the unparalleled opportunity to design and develop test systems that validate the performance of these components in a dynamic, cross-disciplinary environment. You will be tasked with building new test systems and infrastructures from the ground up, including hardware, software, and test sequences that explore all potential failure modes.We seek individuals who excel at solving complex challenges, possess a strong sense of urgency in their work, and work collaboratively as part of a team to innovate and enhance our testing methodologies.

Role overview The Senior Mechanical Engineer - Starship Avionics position at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA focuses on mechanical engineering for spacecraft avionics. This role plays a part in developing and improving the hardware that supports Starship missions. What you will do Design, refine, and support avionics systems for the Starship program using mechanical engineering expertise. Collaborate with engineering teams to address technical challenges in spacecraft hardware. Take part in projects that contribute to advancements in spaceflight technology.

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.

About Starpath SpaceAt Starpath Space, we are pioneers in developing and manufacturing advanced technologies that will facilitate human habitation on the Moon and Mars. Currently, we're creating robotic systems designed to locally produce essential resources necessary for a sustainable lunar civilization, including water, energy, and oxygen. Our ultimate ambition is to establish and maintain a self-sufficient city on Mars.Director of Avionics EngineeringAs the Director of Avionics Engineering, you will be at the helm of a talented team tasked with the design, analysis, and qualification of all avionics systems across our diverse product lines. Your responsibilities will encompass systems related to motion control, communication, computational processes, power management, and beyond. You will act as the technical authority, ensuring the successful delivery and integration of all avionics hardware.Key Responsibilities:Define and substantiate the architectural framework, interfaces, and requirements for all avionics systems.Establish qualification testing criteria in line with spaceflight testing standards.Facilitate effective execution of both system and component level design while providing necessary technical guidance and mentorship.Collaborate across functions with software and mechanical teams to ensure alignment with integration timelines and system milestones.Oversee all technical, operational, and programmatic risks associated with the avionics team.

About SpaceX SpaceX pursues new frontiers in space exploration, developing technologies to support human life on Mars and beyond. The team builds and launches hardware that supports missions from satellite deployment to crewed flights to the International Space Station. Role Overview: Manufacturing Engineer, Machining (Starship) This Manufacturing Engineer position focuses on machining for Starship at SpaceX's Hawthorne, CA facility. The role connects engineering and production, shaping both new and existing hardware. The engineer will help guide the design, development, manufacturing, and integration processes for current and next-generation vehicles. What You Will Do Contribute machining expertise to create aerospace hardware for Starship and other vehicles. Work closely with engineering and production to influence hardware design and manufacturing methods. Oversee manufacturing and integration activities for flight hardware.

Join Reflect Orbital, where innovation meets ownership! We seek a dynamic Electrical Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to make an impact. We want to see your best work, irrespective of the domain or phase of your career.About the RoleIn this pivotal role, you will take on design ownership of electronic subsystems for our inaugural spacecraft. You will design, construct, test, and enhance components that are ready for the challenges of space. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with spacecraft electronics.ResponsibilitiesLead the design and interface of avionics systems, making critical system-level decisions.Prototype and validate key systems such as flight computers, communication systems, and electronics for power systems and ADCS.Establish best practices and tools for superior electrical engineering design.Develop and maintain avionics testing infrastructure, including flatsat, GPS simulation, power simulation, and communications simulation.Conduct qualification testing for avionics under various conditions such as vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum, ensuring readiness for flight operations.Ideal QualificationsProven experience designing and validating PCBAs for space or similarly demanding environments.Experience owning high-reliability electronics subsystems from concept to successful deployment.A track record of thriving with a high level of autonomy.Ability to iterate on requirements and architecture to achieve optimal designs within a constrained environment.Hands-on experience troubleshooting electronics systems.Even if you don’t meet every single qualification, we encourage you to apply. We value exceptional talent, and we are open to unique backgrounds that bring fresh perspectives.

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the cosmos, and we are committed to making that vision a reality. Our mission is to develop pioneering technologies that will enable human life on Mars and beyond.STARSHIP MECHANISMS ENGINEERAs a Mechanisms Engineer at SpaceX, you will play a crucial role in advancing the reusability of our launch vehicles. Your expertise will be essential in simplifying mechanical systems, enhancing their reliability, and streamlining manufacturing processes. You will design, analyze, and validate mechanical systems and actuators for both Starship and Super Heavy vehicles, focusing on applications such as propellant delivery, control surface actuation, and Raptor thrust vector control. Your innovative contributions will not only improve existing systems but will also help define the next generation of space exploration technology.