Avionics Design Engineer (Harness)

AVIONICS DESIGN ENGINEER (HARNESS)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop the electro-mechanical design of wire harnesses within our family of Starlink vehicles
• Develop harness design solutions within a 3D NX CAD environment, and manage technical trade studies to meet stakeholder objectives as well as adhere to internal design standards and requirements
• Generate electrical schematics to support both flight and qualification designs
• Own vehicle-level harnessing mechanical assemblies and drive to closure all systems integration trades related to those assemblies
• Perform analysis and physical testing (both mechanical and electrical) of harnessing with respect to thermal, loads, vibration and shock to ensure full qualification for flight
• Document and communicate the design, analysis and testing results thoroughly and clearly via design reviews
• Create and release on schedule, appropriate harnessing manufacturing documentation and drawings
• Interface with harness production and integration teams to ensure final harness designs can be produced and installed on schedule in accordance with overall project goals
• Perform R&D investigations and trade studies to push wire harness design to new boundaries in terms of mass and cost savings

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• Experience with CAD and FEA software packages

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
• Experience with wire harness 3D design, wire harness installation drawings and formboard creation, wiring diagrams, 3D modeling of complex top-level assemblies, 3D modeling and analysis of avionics enclosures and secondary structure
• 1+ years of hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a team lead (including internships) 
• Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines and excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems
• Prior ownership of a complex component or assembly from initial design through high-volume production ramp
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:             

Pay range:    
Avionics Design Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year    
Avionics Design 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 and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.