BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical engineering or computer engineering
- 4+ years of professional experience working with data acquisition systems
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- 2+ years of experience leading a team or project
- Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and drive to succeed as part of a high functioning team
- Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity, independently drive project progress, and manage multiple priorities
- Knowledge of high-reliability processes and related documentation practices
- Demonstrated ability to design, implement and troubleshoot data acquisition and control hardware
- Fundamental understanding of engineering principles behind electronic equipment, instrumentation, and commonly used industrial equipment
- Experience designing and installing instrumentation and control systems in hazardous areas (NFPA 70 Section 500 installations); class 1, division 1 and division 2 environments or IEC equivalence
- Familiarity with mixed signal electronics, power supply design, analog filtering; testing and troubleshooting techniques, signal integrity, layout and grounding principles
- General schematic capture and printed circuit board (PCB) design and/or verification and validation experience
- Experience with electrical power distribution, working knowledge of NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E
- First-hand experience with programming and software development
- Experience with industrial bus protocols such as Modbus, Profinet and EtherNet/IP
- Hands-on experience activating, building, and troubleshooting analog & digital electronic systems, including avionics
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings
- Ability to work at elevated heights (200+ feet)
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as climbing up and down stairs and/or ladders regularly throughout the day
- Ability to lift light weight supplies or materials (up to 25lbs unassisted)
- Available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required
- Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, flashing lights, heat, cold, rain, and noise
- Ability to travel to other SpaceX or 3rd party facilities (up to 25%)
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Electrical Engineer (Instrumentation and Controls)/Level II: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00/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.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.