Electrical Engineer - Instrumentation and Controls

About this role

SpaceX seeks an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and maintain instrumentation and control systems for rocket testing facilities and avionics platforms. You'll work with hardware integration, data acquisition systems, and automation controls to support safe and reliable space operations.

What you'll do

• Maintain and operate low-voltage (<60V) electrical control systems
• Develop and upgrade data acquisition and automation systems for avionics and engine testing
• Design hardware and processes to improve capabilities and reduce setup costs
• Provide technical guidance to controls technicians and other engineering teams
• Analyze system data to assess electrical health and functionality
• Support experiment design and test article evaluation

What they're looking for

• Data acquisition systems design and troubleshooting
• PLC and industrial control system programming
• PCB design and schematic capture
• Mixed-signal electronics and analog filtering
• Industrial bus protocols (Modbus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP)
• NFPA 70 and hazardous area electrical standards
• Avionics system integration and testing
• Power distribution and electrical safety practices

Benefits

• Work on cutting-edge space exploration technology
• Mission-driven environment advancing human spaceflight
• Hands-on involvement with real rocket and avionics systems
• Collaboration with high-functioning engineering teams

Likely interview questions

• Describe your experience designing and implementing a data acquisition system from concept to deployment.
• Tell us about a time you troubleshot a complex electrical or control system issue—what was your approach?