PCB Designer, Avionics (Falcon & Dragon)
Core
Design printed circuit boards for avionics systems controlling SpaceX launch vehicles and spacecraft, ensuring survival in harsh environments like thermal, shock, and vibration.
Role type
PCB Designer (Avionics)
Builds
Printed circuit board designs for Falcon and Dragon spacecraft avionics
Domain
Aerospace / Avionics Hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Schematic capture, PCB layout, component placement, signal routing (digital/analog/RF/power), layer stackup determination, DFM guidelines, electrical test equipment usage
Preferred skills
KiCad/Altium/Eagle/Xpedition, LTspice/SIMetrix, mixed-signal circuit design, digital communications interfaces (SPI/I2C/CAN/Ethernet/RS-422), low noise/EMI/EMC layout practices, IPC standards, design for test and manufacture
Technologies
KiCad, Altium, Eagle, Xpedition, LTspice, SIMetrix
Responsibilities
Review and update schematics for compilation, perform routing feasibility studies, interface with manufacturing for DFM compliance, create and maintain component libraries, release fabrication documentation, collaborate on design rules and constraints
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC