Sensor Hardware Engineer (Avionics)

March 26

SpaceX

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SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft

Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy Rockets • Dragon Cargo and Crew Spacecraft • Merlin Rocket Engines • Draco and SuperDraco Thrusters • PICA-X high performance heat shield material

1001 - 5000

Description

• Our sensors development team works to design, test, and manufacture high-performance electronic sensors for the world's most advanced launch vehicles and spacecraft • Responsible for end-to-end development of application-specific sensor products to support critical rocket and spacecraft operations, systems, and control loops including propulsion, guidance, navigation, control, and environmental systems • Seeking a technical individual contributor with sensor knowledge in the areas of thermal sensors such as RTDs, thermocouples, heat flux, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics • Experience designing and/or testing sensors • Excellent communication and teamwork skills • 2+ years of experience using sensors or designing sensors • 2+ years of experience with sensor test and evaluation • Experience in multi-physics modeling of sensors such as COMSOL • Passion for sensors and measurement and demonstrated experience designing sensors for high reliability applications • Experience bringing hardware designs from concept through design and into high volume production • Experience making design trades and closely interfacing with customers to ensure the correct sensor is designed • Must be willing to support extended hours and weekends when necessary to support launch and critical project timelines • Must be willing to travel <20%

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage • 401(k) retirement plan • Short & long-term disability insurance • Life insurance • Paid parental leave • Various discounts and perks • 3 weeks of paid vacation • 10 or more paid holidays per year • Exempt employees eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year