SpaceX
Electrical Engineer, Sensors (Starship Avionics)
About this role
SpaceX seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and develop electrical interface circuitry for sensors used in Starship avionics systems. You'll work on an interdisciplinary team creating innovative sensing solutions for pressure, acceleration, rotation, and other critical measurements, with responsibilities spanning circuit design, PCB layout, and testing.
What you'll do
- Design and simulate low-noise sensor interface circuits
- Perform board layout and electrical characterization
- Select components and develop circuit specifications
- Test and validate electronic sensor circuits
- Interface with microcontrollers for measurement and control applications
- Support critical project milestones with extended hours when needed
What they're looking for
- Analog circuit design and simulation
- PCB layout and design
- Microcontroller interfacing
- Electronic test equipment operation (oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers)
- MATLAB, Python, or C/C++
- Sensor technology knowledge
- Signal integrity and noise analysis
- RF test equipment experience
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- 3 weeks paid vacation plus 10+ paid holidays annually
- Stock options and employee stock purchase plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through a sensor interface circuit you've designed from concept through testing—what were the key challenges?
- How do you approach minimizing noise in analog sensor circuits, and what trade-offs have you made?