Avionics Build Specialist (Starship) Verified today

SpaceX · Starbase, TX · Electronics · first seen 2026-10-27

Avionics Build Specialist (Starship)

What you will do

  • Fabricate and assemble high-quality wire harnesses from assembly procedures, schematics, bills of materials, and mechanical drawings
  • Operate and troubleshoot electrical systems; establish safety protocols and testing procedures
  • Respond to production non-conformances, drive root cause analysis, and disposition according to manufacturing policies
  • Review drawings and technical data packages for manufacturability and provide feedback to design engineering teams
  • Update designs and processes in response to manufacturing issues, parts obsolescence, system changes, and technician feedback
  • Drive lean projects to eliminate waste, reduce costs, improve yields, and optimize production flow
  • Design and fabricate custom fixtures and tooling to support production
  • Uncover and document root causes of electrical failures
  • Resolve production blockers and ensure delivery timelines

Basic qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, or 1+ years of professional electronics experience troubleshooting test systems and/or avionics or electronics hardware
  • 1+ years of manufacturing experience using electronics equipment and basic mechanical and/or electronics hand tools

Preferred skills and experience

  • Harness design and construction with knowledge of procedures, tools, connectors, wire/cable, and parts
  • Experience with torque tools, fittings, and pressure regulators
  • Understanding of pressure, temperature and dynamic sensors and their applications
  • Ability to set up and run functional and environmental tests and identify failures
  • Knowledge of DAQ systems and associated sensors and measurement tools
  • Ability to design and document test systems and wiring diagrams
  • Ability to design basic mechanical enclosures using Protocase Designer, UG/NX, or equivalent
  • Experience developing software tools using Python, SQL, C++, LabVIEW, or other languages
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy

Additional requirements

  • Must be willing to work night shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs unassisted
  • Able to travel for business trips, up to 5%, to different launch or production sites
  • Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State