The opportunity
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
What you'll do
Develop HITL systems for in-house developed avionics hardware products that will fly to space
Develop software to monitor and validate performance of HITL hardware systems: including OTS equipment and flight avionics
Develop automation in Python to deploy software to avionics boxes in HITL: system as well as PXI chassis in racks
Design HITL harnessing connecting avionics boxes together in a similar manner to the flight vehicle
Triage, troubleshoot, root cause, and repair electrical hardware issues on: HITL tables at an aggressive production schedule. Drive future improvements to minimize prevent reoccurrence
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or physics
What they're looking for
- + years of experience with hardware development or electronics test: engineering via professional experience, internships, research and/or outside the classroom projects
- + years of python programming experience
- Experience designing avionics systems on vehicles (system definition, harness drawings)
- Experience with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)