Hardware Test Automation Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, and they are seeking a Hardware Test Automation Engineer to support the development and qualification of satellite payloads and propulsion systems. The role involves designing, building, and automating test systems to improve test capability and safety.

What you'll do:

• Develop, document, and implement cross-functional automation solutions to improve test capability, coverage, and safety
• Design and implement test and ground support equipment (GSE) to include flight hardware fixtures, automated test equipment, facilities infrastructure, vacuum systems, etc
• Design user interfaces that make complex machines easy to use and troubleshoot
• Create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics
• Provide innovative solutions to unique requirements and challenges faced by the team, which can range from specialized equipment to difficult installation locations
• Perform electrical installation of valves, limit switches, potentiometers, transducers, etc

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of experience automating test systems
• 1+ years of experience with instrumentation, data acquisition (DAQ) system design, or electronics test engineering
• Willing to work weekends and extended hours as needed
• 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
• 1+ years of programming experience using Python, MATLAB, or C/C++
• Experience with one or more of the following electrical test equipment: oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMM), DAQs, power supply, electronic load, spectrum analyzer, source measurement unit
• Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLC)
• Experience in one or more of the following: electronics test rack design and build, DAQ setup and field measurements, build of electronic systems or test systems for local assembly or industrial applications
• Extensive knowledge of various digital and analog interfaces including but not limited to: USB, VISA, TCP/IP, CAN bus, SPI, I2C, Modbus, analog-to-digital conversion
• Experience troubleshooting interactions between software and hardware
• Experience with the design, build, and activation of fluids, thermal, vacuum, structural or electromechanical systems

Benefits:

• Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• The ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 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
• Various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation