Sr. Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Avionics)

Space Exploration Technologies • Hawthorne, CA

60d

About The Position

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. SR. PROPULSION ENGINEER (RAPTOR AVIONICS) The Raptor Avionics team is responsible for the design, manufacturing and test of all avionics devices installed on Raptor engines. This role will be on a highly interdisciplinary team of engineers developing tightly integrated and application-specific hardware that provides advanced control and diagnostic capabilities to the engine.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics with experience working on pressure transducers or other physical sensors
• 5+ years of experience working with physical sensors, PCBAs and/or test development

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or other technical field
• Experience with sensor calibration and/or test rack development
• Experience with mechanical design and analysis
• Experience NPI product lifecycle and scaling up of production
• Data analysis experience in Python, MATLAB or Minitab
• Advanced knowledge of various physical sensors and how they operate, designed, and manufactured
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and qualify avionics hardware and sensors used on Raptor
• Collect and document requirements to communicate to stakeholders through data sheets, instruction manuals and other product documentation
• Coordinate, execute, and document acceptance, qualification, and development testing of avionics hardware
• Interface with vendors and internal production teams to support new product introduction and sustaining engineering
• Work across teams (systems, integration, dynamics, guidance, etc.) to ensure appropriate hardware / software is developed to meet vehicle requirements
• Participate in and prepare design reviews
• Investigate failures, document findings and drive corrective actions

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees