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Test Engineer (Avionics Test Lab)

SpaceX's Avionics Test Lab performs environmental stress and functional screening on avionics flight hardware prior to vehicle integration. The team seeks a hands-on Test Engineer to own hardware test campaigns, develop and maintain automated test software, troubleshoot test systems, and collaborate with design and production teams to ensure flight hardware meets requirements and launch schedules.

Skills

  • Proficiency in Python and experience with other languages (C#, C++, JavaScript, MATLAB, LabVIEW)
  • Hands-on hardware test experience including thermal, vibration, shock, TVAC
  • Test automation, instrumentation control, and data collection
  • Ability to read and analyze electrical schematics and PCB assemblies
  • Troubleshooting and debugging of hardware and test software
  • Strong collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Own flight hardware through thermal, vibration, shock, and other screening procedures and act as primary contact for test issues
  • Ensure avionics hardware meets SpaceX and customer requirements after testing
  • Develop and maintain automation software (primarily Python) to interface with hardware, test equipment, and instrumentation
  • Troubleshoot and update test software and procedures to address failures and incorporate design changes
  • Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and production teams to resolve high-complexity testing challenges
  • Drive continuous improvement to increase throughput, reduce cost, and meet launch cadence

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or physics (required)

Benefits

  • Base salary with level-based ranges and potential discretionary bonuses
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives (stock, options, or cash awards) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation (approx. 3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave per company policy and various employee discounts
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SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is an aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company aiming to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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