Firmware Engineer, Sensors (Avionics) full_time

FIRMWARE ENGINEER, SENSORS (AVIONICS)

The sensors development team works to design, test, and manufacture high-performance electronic sensors for the world’s most advanced launch vehicles and spacecraft. The team is 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. We are seeking an experienced firmware engineer to support the development of advanced sensors. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for architecting and developing firmware and algorithms for sensors
• Responsible for reviewing and testing sensor firmware on a collaborative development team
• Prototyping and implementation in C++, C, and Python
• Interface with and/or program microcontrollers for signal measurement, signal processing, and feedback control
• Design, simulate, and field test feedback control loops to support sensor applications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
• 1+ years of experience with electronic test equipment
• 1+ years of experience developing firmware for microcontrollers

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
• 1+ years of experience developing firmware
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of various sensing technologies available and experience developing firmware for such sensors
• Experience with RTOS and interrupt-driven firmware development

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
• Must be willing to travel < 20%

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay Range:        

Sensor Firmware Development Engineer/Level I: $120,000.00 – $145,000.00/per year
Sensor Firmware Development Engineer/Level II: $140,000.00 – $170,000.00/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.