Hardware Development Engineer (Starship)

  • Hawthorne, CA
  • Posted 60+ days ago | Updated 6 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 100,000.00 - 120,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Teamwork
Value Engineering
Satellite
PCB
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing
Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Hardware
Mixed-signal Integrated Circuit
Ethernet
SERDES
DRAM
Interfaces
DDR SDRAM
I2C
SPI
Power Supply
Testing
Debugging
Electronics
Programming Languages
Python
C
C++
Communication
Hardware Development
Insurance
Life Insurance
ITAR
SAP BASIS
Human Resources

Job Details

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.

HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (STARSHIP)

The Starship hardware development team supports the mission to revolutionize orbital flight and space travel- opening access for humankind to establish new frontiers in space and ultimately become a multi-planetary species. Our team builds some of the most advanced electronics ever flown in space- at a cost and rate previously considered unthinkable in the space industry. Become a part of this fast moving and world class hardware development team, work with super smart and motivated engineers, and achieve truly audacious goals. If you're ready for a challenge and would like to help make our civilization multi-planetary then you've come to the right place!

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Rapidly design, develop and test highly reliable electronics for communicating with our satellites.
  • Drive electrical architecture, specification, component selection, circuit board design, implementation, verification, board bring up and debugging.
  • Partner with software, mechanical, thermal, manufacturing teams and production test teams.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering.
  • Experience rapidly designing electronics products.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • 2+ years of professional experience rapidly designing and delivering highly reliable products.
  • 2+ years of electronic product experience designing hardware from concept through production; strong emphasis on full life cycle development of new hardware products and not small incremental updates to legacy hardware.
  • 2+ years of experience designing and implementing mixed-signal circuit boards from concept through production using processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, multi-GHz SerDes, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), I2C, SPI, operational amplifiers, analog to digital and digital to analog converters, and power supply components.
  • 2+ years of professional experience testing, troubleshooting and debugging electronics.
  • 2+ years of professional experience with fast-paced projects.
  • Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++).
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Hardware Development Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year
Hardware Development Engineer/Level II: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year

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

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also 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 access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
    Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at .
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