Electrical Engineer, Sensors (Starship Avionics)

Electrical Engineer, Sensors (Starship Avionics)

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.

The Sensor Development team designs, builds, and tests innovative sensing solutions that are critical to making life on Mars possible. The Sensor Electrical Design Engineer will work on this highly interdisciplinary team to design specialized electronics for physical sensors, such as pressure, acceleration, rotation, etc.

Primary responsibility is to design and develop electrical interface circuitry for sensors for SpaceX's vehicles. Responsibilities will include circuit design, circuit layout and component selection, circuit and device testing.

Responsibilities:

• Design and simulate low-noise circuits for sensors
• Complete board layout and electrical characterization
• Software development experience in Matlab, Python, or C/C++

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• Experience designing and testing electronic circuits
• Experience interfacing with microcontrollers for measurement and/or control applications
• Knowledge of PCB assembly processes and experience root causing electrical design and/or manufacturing issues
• Excellent documentation, communication, and teamwork skills

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in circuit design
• Experience with electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, network analyzers, signal generators, DAQs, spectrum analyzers, and RF test equipment
• Knowledge of sensing technologies/sensing mechanisms

Additional Requirements:

• Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay range: Electrical Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year Electrical Engineer/Level II: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year

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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.