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
Rapidly develop high-reliability electronics for satellites and spacecraft.
Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis,: schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, hardware bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, test, and on-orbit performance of complex electrical designs
Get hands-on and support hardware through production, satellite integration, and flight
Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines (mechanical, thermal,: software, test engineering, supply chain, silicon design, etc.) to deliver tightly integrated, high-performance hardware
Challenge assumptions, question requirements, learn from your mistakes, and: approach problems with an open mind
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or physics
What they're looking for
- + years of experience designing circuits, electronic products, or hardware (internships/co-ops can apply)
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering degree
- + years of professional experience rapidly designing and delivering highly reliable products
- + years of electronic product experience designing hardware from concept: through production; strong emphasis on full life-cycle development of new hardware products and not small incremental updates to legacy hardware
