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Avionics Systems Engineer (Special Programs) - Top Secret Clearance

Hawthorne, CAFull-time$105k–$170k2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10
Citizens or permanent residents onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Architect, integrate, and test avionics systems for new SpaceX vehicles, defining architecture and requirements for power, data, RF, and sensor topologies.

Role type

Senior IC Avionics Systems Engineer

Builds

New SpaceX vehicles and their avionics subsystems

Domain

Aerospace / Avionics

Required skills

Avionics architecture definition, System-level integration, Electrical component design, Wiring diagram design, System-level testing, Hardware-in-the-loop testing, Launch support, Troubleshooting, Python/MATLAB/C++, Electrical test equipment

Preferred skills

Wire harness design, Avionics interfaces (Ethernet, CAN, RS-422, SPI, I2C), Real-time operations support, New product development, AI-assisted coding, Risk assessment

Technologies

Python, MATLAB, C++, Ethernet, CAN, RS-422, SPI, I2C

Responsibilities

Define avionics architecture and requirements, Design vehicle wiring diagrams and harnesses, Perform system-level trades, Plan and execute system-level integration and test, Develop test automation tools, Lead system projects, Support launch operations on console, Troubleshoot integrated vehicles

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC