Avionics Systems Engineer (Starship)
Core
Own Starship vehicle avionics from production through launch and recovery, including electrical design, troubleshooting, and real-time operations.
Role type
Senior IC avionics systems engineer (spaceflight)
Builds
Starship vehicle avionics subsystems and integrated vehicle architectures
Domain
Aerospace / Spaceflight / Avionics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
electrical component design, system level integration, system level testing, Matlab, C++, Python, electrical test equipment operation, sensor/actuator troubleshooting, 3D CAD software, automation scripting
Preferred skills
creative problem solving, risk assessment, autonomous decision making, fast-paced environment adaptability, flight test operations experience, piloting experience, high-consequence system control
Technologies
Matlab, C++, Python, 3D CAD, oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies
Responsibilities
Represent avionics system through all integration stages from production to launch readiness, triage and repair electrical hardware issues on aggressive schedules, support pad and flight operations as avionics operator, contribute to new vehicle architectures minimizing mass and cost
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC