SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
SR. TEST ENGINEER (RAPTOR AVIONICS)
The Raptor Avionics team is responsible for delivering all electrical control and sensing hardware for the world’s most advanced rocket engine. As the Raptor AVI Test Engineer, you will be the last line of defense against faulty hardware resulting from process escapes or design shortcomings. Raptor AVI is looking for an engineer to take responsibility for ensuring all AVI hardware that flies it built to highest of standards. In order to accomplish this they will interface with, and leverage the resources of, various test organizations around SpaceX including the Components Test Engineers in Hawthorne, Integration Engineers in McGregor, and Flight Ops Engineers in Starbase. This person will define test requirements, design test process flows, and perform data analysis to steer the factory towards delivering an increasingly better avionics suite.
The nature of this position requires someone who is interested in working in a multidisciplinary organization with a range of technologies including electronics, high pressure hardware, and electromechanical actuators. Additionally, this person must have strong desire to apply data analytics to drive continuous improvement across the organization. It is not expected that the candidate know all of the above, but they must have the aptitude to become proficient in each skill throughout the course of their career.
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Pay range:
Sr. Test Engineer/Senior: $125,000.00 – $175,000.00/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.
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SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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