SpaceX-posted about 2 months ago
$125,000 - $175,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Hawthorne, CA
5,001-10,000 employees

The Raptor Avionics team is responsible for the design, manufacturing and test of the all avionics installed on Raptor engines. This propulsion engineer role will be on a highly interdisciplinary team of engineers working to develop controls and sensing solutions that enable the reliable simultaneous operation of all the engines on starship.

  • Own full lifecycle of interconnect design, including technical reviews, trade studies, manufacturing/manufacturability, qualification testing, product release and integration
  • Responsible for harness BOM, component selection and routing solutions using 3D CAD (Siemens NX)
  • Collect and document requirements to communicate to stakeholders through data sheets, schematics, instruction manuals and other product documentation
  • Perform analysis and physical testing of harnessing with respect to thermal, loads, vibration, and shock to ensure full qualification for flight & reuse.
  • Champion avionics integration process simplicity and reliability with engine and vehicle design peers
  • Investigate failures, document findings and drive corrective actions
  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in design focused roles
  • 2+ years of experience with wire harness 3D design and wiring diagrams.
  • Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or other technical field
  • Experience with implementation and on-vehicle debugging of low level hardware buses such as CAN and Ethernet
  • Experience designing mechanical assemblies and interconnects for harsh environments
  • Experience designing or manufacturing hermetic electrical feedthroughs, like connector
  • Data analysis experience in Python, MATLAB or Minitab
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Various other discounts and perks
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10 or more paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave
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