Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Avionics)

$110,000 - $130,000/Yr

SpaceX - Hawthorne, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hawthorne, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Avionics) role at SpaceX involves working within a highly interdisciplinary team to design, manufacture, and test avionics for Raptor engines. The position focuses on developing controls and sensing solutions that ensure the reliable operation of all engines on the Starship, contributing to SpaceX's mission of enabling human life on Mars.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, test, and qualification of 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 and prepare design reviews
• Investigate failures; document findings, and drive corrective actions

Requirements

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

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar technical field
• Experience with sensor calibration and/or test rack development
• Experience testing sensors and qualifying them for a given service environment
• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• 5 days of sick leave per year
• Long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan