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SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Electronics · first seen 2026-10-22
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Avionics Development Specialist

The Avionics Core Engineering team is looking for an experienced Avionics Development Specialist to design, document, build, and maintain a variety of hardware supporting HITL, Hardware Dev, Test, EEE, and EMI engineering teams across all vehicles.

Responsibilities

  • Read, interpret, and work from assembly and operating procedures, schematic diagrams, bills of materials, mechanical drawings, and alternate parts lists
  • Design and build test systems, electromechanical assemblies, engineering enclosures, and test fixtures with high level guidance from engineering
  • Design and build electrical harnessing to be used in acceptance test, qualification of flight avionics, and HITL tables
  • Perform time sensitive harness rework on large systems like HITL tables
  • Develop documentation packages from existing electromechanical designs
  • Support execution of qualification test campaigns by setting up tests, running software, and interpreting test reports
  • Perform rework on PCBAs and make revision changes on PCBA designs to fix design issues
  • Self-monitor work progress against area benchmarks and achieve on-time delivery
  • Assist with the development of production processes for first-time production runs
  • Diagnose test system and HITL failures and make appropriate repairs
  • Design 3D printed custom fixtures and tooling to support development testing

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, or 2 or more years of electronics experience troubleshooting test systems and/or avionics hardware
  • 2 or more years of manufacturing experience using electronics equipment and basic mechanical and/or electronics hand tools

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Experience with communication (written and verbal) and teamwork
  • Attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
  • Knowledge of pressure sensors and their applications
  • Experience designing PCBAs in Altium Designer with ability to view schematics and PCBA layouts for troubleshooting
  • Experience working with torque tools, fittings, and pressure regulators
  • Experience designing basic mechanical enclosures using Protocase Designer, UG/NX, or equivalent applications
  • Experience setting up and running functional and environmental tests, identifying failures, and reporting results
  • Experience soldering/desoldering QFN/leadless components, trace cutting, component stacking, and hot air/plate tool usage
  • Experience working with Unix, Linux, and Windows operating systems
  • Knowledge of Ohm's Law, power supplies, digital logic, ADC/DAC circuits, op amps, semiconductors, and communications protocols
  • Knowledge of DAQ systems along with various sensors and measurement tools
  • Knowledge of RF specific test equipment and proper usage
  • Experience developing software tools and/or programs using Python, SQL, C++, LabVIEW, or other languages
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with Atlassian tools including SVN, Confluence, and JIRA
  • Experience with IPC/WHMA-A-620 requirements and acceptance for cable and wire harness
  • Experience with IPC 7711/21 rework, modification, and repair of electronic assemblies

Additional Requirements

  • Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs unassisted
  • Ability to perform repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying
  • Ability to travel up to 10 percent
  • Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

Compensation

Pay range:

  • Level 1: $30.00 to $39.00 per hour
  • Level 2: $35.00 to $46.00 per hour
  • Level 3: $40.00 to $53.00 per hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may 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 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 accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.