Avionics Engineer (Sensors)

AVIONICS ENGINEER (SENSORS)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform a hands-on engineering and liaison role between the sensor hardware design team and our production organization
• Participate in design reviews acting as an expert in design for testability, design for manufacturability, yield improvements, supplier capability assessments, quality control, etc
• Demonstrate knowledge of Failure mode effect analysis and root cause investigations
• Propose design updates when necessary in response to manufacturing issues, part obsolescence, and system requirement changes
• Drive optimization of manufacturing and test procedures for flight acceptance. Prepare process capability reports using basic six-sigma elements 
• Improve and create automation systems pertaining to pressure transducer building or testing
• Develop new hardware and processes to improve capabilities, reduce costs, and reduce the setup time of production electrical systems
• Prepare engineering documentation necessary for the transition of the product from development to production and testing. Experience in training technicians, and engineers. 
• Interact with component, systems vendors and inside customers to improve manufacturability, reduce cost and demonstrate special process requirements 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, computer engineering, (mechatronics) or other engineering field
• 1+ years of experience in the design and/or production of electronics hardware systems (internship/co-op experience will be considered)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proven knowledge of process development based on statistical data analysis and proceed validation including equipment installation qualification and operation qualification
• Experience in industrial or factory automation design and implementation or designing and building electro-mechanical, robotic, or automated systems or products
• Experience in fast-paced iterative design environments within the consumer electronics, mobile handset, medical devices, or automotive industries with high throughput production  
• Proven ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions in both design and implementation stages
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to make plans and directional recommendations collaboratively and cross-functionally
• Fundamental understanding of engineering principles behind electronic equipment, instrumentation, and commonly used industrial equipment
• Robot and PLC simulation/implementation experience, motion system basic programming
• Basic programming skills in C/C++, C#, python and/or SQL
• Proficient in GD&T per GD&T per ASME_Y14.5M-2009, parametric solid modeling with 3D CAD software (for example – NX/Unigraphics, Catia, Solidworks)
• Tooling and fixture design background in a manufacturing environment for rapid change and easy maintenance
• Experience in test protocols such as SMC-S-016, or MIL-STD-810
• Experience with automated pressure systems, setup, maintain and troubleshoot
• Basic knowledge of materials and processes in high volume micro device manufacturing
• Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule. Root cause electromechanical anomalies. Responsible for managing the daily tasks within the timeline given

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time to outside vendors and other SpaceX locations

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:    
Avionics Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year    
Avionics Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/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.