BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or a related STEM discipline.
- 1+ years of experience in electronics hardware development, testing, or validation (internship or co-op experience acceptable).
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering, RF engineering, or similar engineering discipline.
- Experience with digital and mixed-signal designs, using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, and soldering equipment.
- Strong understanding of RF systems, including antennas, filters, amplifiers, and mixers.
- Hands-on experience with test equipment and measurement techniques such as spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
- Proficiency in programming and scripting for test automation and data analysis (Python, C/C++, SQL).
- Experience with PCB design, layout, and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with environmental and reliability testing, such as HALT/HASS, thermal, vibration, and TVAC.
- Understanding of failure mechanisms for RF and electronic hardware and methods for diagnosing and resolving issues.
- Experience with production testing and the development of high-volume manufacturing test processes.
- Knowledge of communication protocols such as Ethernet, SPI, I2C, and UART.
- 3+ years of industry experience working with electronic hardware.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for innovation, and commitment to improving reliability in cutting-edge technology
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Pay range:
- Electrical Test Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year
Electrical Test Engineer/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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