AVIONICS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
The Avionics Core Engineering team is looking for an experienced Avionics Development Specialist to design, document, build, and maintain a variety of hardware supporting HITL, Hardware Dev, Test, EEE, and EMI engineering teams across all vehicles.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Read, interpret, and work from assembly/operating procedures, schematic diagrams, bills of materials, mechanical drawings, and alternate parts lists
- Design and build test systems, electromechanical assemblies, engineering enclosures, and test fixtures with high level guidance from engineering
- Design and build electrical harnessing to be used in acceptance test, qualification of flight avionics, and HITL tables
- Perform time sensitive harness rework on large systems like HITL tables
- Take existing electromechanical designs, and develop documentation package from scratch
- Support execution of qualification test campaigns by setting up tests, running software, and interpreting test reports
- Perform rework on PCBAs, and make revision changes on PCBA designs to fix design issues
- Self-monitor work progress against area benchmarks, and achieve on-time delivery of all work
- Assist with the development of production processes for first-time production run
- Diagnose test system and HITL failures, and make appropriate repairs
- Design 3D print custom fixtures and tooling to support development testing
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or 2+ years of electronics experience troubleshooting test systems and/or avionics hardware
- 2+ years of manufacturing experience using electronics equipment and basic mechanical and/or electronics hand tools
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with communication (written and verbal) and teamwork
- Experience having attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
- Knowledge of pressure sensors and their applications
- Experience designing PCBAs in Altium Designer with the ability to view schematics and PCBA layouts to help with troubleshooting PCBAs
- Experience working with torque tools, fittings, and pressure regulators
- Experience designing basic mechanical enclosures using Protocase Designer, UG/NX, or equivalent applications
- Experience setting up and run functional/environmental tests, identify failures, and report results
- Experience reliably soldering/desoldering QFN/leadless components, trace cutting, component stacking, and hot air/plate tool usage
- Experience working with all operating systems: Unix, Linux, and Windows
- Knowledge of Ohm's Law, power supplies, digital logic, ADC/DAC circuits, op amps, semiconductors, and communications protocols
- Knowledge of DAQ systems along with the various sensors and measurement tools associated
- Knowledge of RF specific test equipment and proper usage
- Experience developing software tools and/or programs using Python, SQL, C++, LabVIEW, and/or other languages
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Atlassian tools including SVN, Confluence, and JIRA
- Experience with IPC/WHMA-A-620 requirements and acceptance for cable and wire harness
- Experience with IPC 7711/21, rework, modification, and repair of electronic assemblies
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- Must be able to perform the following functions: repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying
- Must be able to travel - up to 10%
- Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Level 1: $30.00 - $39.00/hour
Level 2: $35.00 - $46.00/hour
Level 3: $40.00 - $53.00/hour
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.