SpaceX The Avionics Test Engineer supports production of Starshield satellites by designing tooling and processes to build vehicles rapidly. They collaborate on test procedures, troubleshoot hardware, and support satellite qualification testing.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with engineers to develop and document test procedures on both development and flight hardware
Perform tests with engineers according to test procedures and automated test scripts while providing data and preliminary test results to derive a pass/fail criteria from each test
Assist in the design and fabrication of hardware including: Harnessing, test fixtures, and server racks
Troubleshoot and write rework instructions for failing hardware in both hardware in the loop (HITL) and factory environments
Perform bringing up and configuration of Linux based servers for use in HITL and factory environments following standardized procedures
Support satellite qualification testing by performing satellite operations using work instructions developed alongside engineers
Fabricate and repair cable harnesses including: soldering, crimping, assembling connectors
Support development of test automation software using Python with guidance from engineering
Qualification
Strong computer skills
Required
High school degree or equivalency certificate
2+ years of experience working in a hands-on technical position or a bachelor's degree in an engineering field
1+ years of experience performing electronic testing and inspection using portable measuring devices
Preferred
Associate or bachelor’s degree in an engineering field
5+ years of experience reading electrical schematics to rework boards or perform tests
Experience with test operations procedures including thermal, vibration, thermal vacuum, shock and EMI (electrical magnetic interference) and safe handling of flight parts
Ability to read electro-mechanical schematics to interpret test results and understand system functionality
Ability to troubleshoot interconnected systems and determine root causes and implement fixes
Experience installing and use test instrumentation sensors, such as: strain gages, deflection gages, pressure transducers, load cells, thermocouples, RTDs, accelerometers, and analog circuitry
Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio) and ability to navigate and manipulate files
Experience with or interest in development of software in Python, and working with Linux based systems
