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- Founded in 2002 by Elon Musk
- Headquartered in Hawthorne, California
- Developed Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets
- Raised over $7 billion with a valuation of $137 billion
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Overview
SpaceX is hiring an Electrical Design Engineer for the Raptor Avionics team to design and troubleshoot electrical control and sensing hardware for advanced rocket engines. You'll work with technologies like Altium Designer and apply data analytics to drive improvements.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in electrical engineering, with experience in designing and analyzing robust circuits. You are comfortable working with a multidisciplinary team and have a keen interest in applying data analytics to enhance product performance. Your ability to troubleshoot electronic assemblies and define new processes sets you apart in this role. You thrive in environments that challenge your technical skills and allow you to take ownership of the product lifecycle from requirements definition to production and launch.
You possess a solid understanding of electromechanical systems and high-pressure hardware, which is crucial for the Raptor Avionics team. Your experience with tools like Altium Designer demonstrates your capability in hardware design, while your analytical mindset drives continuous improvement across processes and products. You are eager to contribute to a mission that aims to enable human life on Mars, and you are excited about the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies.
Desirable
Experience with embedded systems and familiarity with data analytics tools would be beneficial. A passion for aerospace and a desire to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment will help you excel in this role.
What you'll do
As an Electrical Design Engineer on the Raptor Avionics team, you will be responsible for designing new hardware and modifying existing designs to meet the rigorous demands of space exploration. You will analyze and troubleshoot electronic assemblies, ensuring that all components function reliably under extreme conditions. Your role will involve defining new processes that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the design and production phases.
You will collaborate closely with other engineers and teams to ensure that the electrical control and sensing hardware integrates seamlessly with the overall system architecture. Your contributions will directly impact the safety and reliability of SpaceX vehicles, providing critical access to space. You will also have the opportunity to engage in the full product lifecycle, from initial concept through to launch and reuse, allowing you to see the tangible results of your work.
What we offer
At SpaceX, you will be part of a mission-driven organization that is pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. We offer a collaborative work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. You will have access to cutting-edge tools and technologies, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the aerospace industry. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Join us in our quest to make life multi-planetary.
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