Avionics Development Technician

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

2d•$24 - $43

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking an experienced Development Technician for its Avionics Core Technician Team (ACT). The role designs, documents, builds, and maintains hardware supporting HITL, Hardware Development, Test, EEE, and EMI engineering teams across SpaceX vehicles. The technician builds test systems and electromechanical assemblies, creates electrical harnesses for flight-avionics testing, performs PCBA rework, and supports engineering design, production-process development, and qualification test campaigns. The position requires readiness to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed. The estimated start time is first shift at 8 AM. Physical work generally involves standing for extended periods, climbing ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, repetitive assembly, and lifting or carrying items up to 25 pounds unassisted. The role also requires the ability to distinguish colors. Compensation is listed by level: Level 1, $24.00–$31.00 per hour; Level 2, $28.00–$37.00 per hour; and Level 3, $33.00–$43.00 per hour. Actual level and base salary are determined case by case based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Additional rewards may include company stock, stock options or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an employee stock purchase plan. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; paid parental leave; discounts and perks; up to three weeks of accrued paid vacation; and 10 or more paid holidays per year. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 1 year of experience manufacturing wire harnesses or electromechanical subassemblies.
Willingness to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed.
Ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
Ability to perform the described physical activities, including prolonged standing, ladder climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, repetitive assembly, and lifting or carrying.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience using electronics equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power supplies, and DAQs.
Associate’s degree.
Strong skill set in Warpdrive.
Experience debugging and identifying root causes of printed circuit board failures.
Experience in a fast-paced environment working with flight or development hardware.
Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork skills.
Excellent attention to detail, work efficiency, and accuracy.
PCBA soldering experience, including soldering down to 0402 packages and high-density ICs, jumper installation, and dead bugging.
Experience manufacturing and troubleshooting test systems with guidance.
Experience with Atlassian tools, including SVN, Confluence, and JIRA.
Basic knowledge of electronics theory and principles, such as Ohm’s Law, power supplies, and digital logic.

Responsibilities

Build test systems, electromechanical assemblies, and test fixtures.
Design and build electrical harnesses for acceptance testing and qualification of flight avionics.
Perform rework on printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).
Design and document test systems and wiring diagrams based on engineer-selected test equipment and provided design intent.
Interpret engineering documentation and provide feedback to help complete designs and documentation.
Read, interpret, and work from assembly procedures, schematic diagrams, bills of materials, and mechanical drawings.
Monitor work progress against area benchmarks and deliver work on time.
Assist with developing production processes for first-time production runs.
Support qualification test campaigns by setting up tests and running software under engineering direction.

Benefits

Potential long-term incentives, including company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount.
Medical coverage.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Other discounts and perks.
Accrual of up to three weeks of paid vacation.
10 or more paid holidays per year.