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Sr. Avionics Test Engineer (Starshield) at SpaceX

Department: Components Test - StarshieldEducation: education_required

Compensation

$140,000 – $205,000/yr

Location
Hawthorne, California
Type
Full-time
Level
senior
Posted

Description

SpaceX is hiring a Senior Avionics Test Engineer for Starshield to design, develop, and maintain custom test systems for satellite flight hardware, including electronics, optics, RF antennas, modulators, and electromechanical components. The role involves selecting commercial-off-the-shelf hardware, designing custom PCBAs, writing Python automation software, coordinating with design and manufacturing teams, and root-cause testing anomalies. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline, at least five years of electronic or software development experience, and five years of Python, MATLAB, or Embedded C/C++ programming experience. The position offers a Level 3 base salary of $140,000 to $205,000, medical, vision, and dental coverage, retirement and disability benefits, paid leave, and other perks.

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