Electrical Engineer, Sensors (Starship Avionics)

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.

About the role

The Sensor Development team designs, builds, and tests innovative sensing solutions that are critical to making life on Mars possible. The Sensor Electrical Design Engineer will work on this highly interdisciplinary team to design specialized electronics for physical sensors, such as pressure, acceleration, rotation, etc. Primary responsibility is to design and develop electrical interface circuitry for sensors for SpaceX’s vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate low-noise circuits for sensors
• Complete board layout and electrical characterization
• Circuit design, circuit layout, and component selection
• Circuit and device testing

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• Experience designing and testing electronic circuits
• Experience interfacing with microcontrollers for measurement and/or control applications
• Experience with PCB assembly process
• Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in circuit design
• Experience with electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, network analyzers, signal generators, DAQs, spectrum analyzers, and RF test equipment
• Knowledge of sensing technologies/sensing mechanisms
• Software development experience in Matlab, Python, or C/C++

Benefits

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

Pay

• Electrical Engineer/Level I: $105,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
• Electrical Engineer/Level II: $115,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

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