Test Engineer (Avionics Test Lab)Active$140K

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

  • Own flight hardware through thermal, vibration, and other screening: procedures and serve as primary contact for any associated issues or stoppages

  • Ensure all avionics flight hardware meets SpaceX and customer requirements at: the conclusion of testing process

  • Write automation software in Python to interact with flight hardware, test: equipment, instrumentation, and production documentation

  • Troubleshoot test software and modify codebase to adjust test bounds,: implement fixes, and incorporate updates as needed

  • Collaborate with mechanical/electrical design, quality, and production teams: solve high-complexity testing challenges

  • Drive continuous improvement efforts to increase throughput and reduce cost to meet launch target

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or physics
  • + years of experience in a hardware and/or software testing environment
  • + years of experience in any of the following languages: Python, C#, C++, JavaScript, Visual Basic, MATLAB, and/or LabVIEW
  • Knowledge of and experience with avionics hardware including flight: computers, gas sensors, controllers, antennas, transmitters, receivers, and PCBAs