Jobs in the United States

25+ jobs

Save this search

Added 1 min ago
Technical Staff Engineer - Layout
Microchip - USA
PA
As a member of Microchip’s engineering community, the Principal Engineer – Layout will be responsible for leading and executing automated place-and-route activities from floorplanning…
Added 1 min ago
Staff Software Engineer - IAM
General Motors
Montpelier, VT
We’re looking for a Security Software Engineer to join the Security Products Engineering team and drive the design and implementation of security-focused software and services across GM.…
Added 1 min ago
Lead Software Engineer
Evolent
Montpelier, VT
The Lead Software Engineer leads the design, development, and delivery of the web user experience for the Evolent Platform. This role defines the front-end architecture and technical…
Added 1 min ago
Data Scientist 1
Baylor Scott & White Health
Montpelier, VT
Use SQL and Python to explore and prepare data, engineer features, perform statistical analysis,develop models, automate workflows, and validate results.
Added 1 min ago
AT
Senior II Site Reliability Engineer
Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Montpelier, VT
- $146,400 to $263,600 USD / year
As a Senior II Site Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for:
Added 1 min ago
AT
Site Reliability Engineer II
Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Montpelier, VT
- $95,000 to $171,000 USD / year
As a Site Reliability Engineer II, you will be responsible for:
Added 1 min ago
AT
Senior II Site Reliability Engineer
Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Montpelier, VT
- $146,400 to $263,600 USD / year
As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for:
Added 1 min ago
Solutions Architect - Nutanix Database Service
Nutanix
Montpelier, VT
Are you an experienced, entrepreneurial Solutions Architect with deep expertise in database automation, DBaaS, and hybrid multi-cloud infrastructure? Do you excel at simplifying,…
Added 1 min ago
Cybersecurity Engineer (Cloud)
Amentum
Montpelier, VT
Configure and test security policies, infrastructure-as-code controls, deployment automation, and supporting integrations in coordination with cloud platform and application owners.
Added 1 min ago
Senior Cybersecurity Architect (Cloud)
Amentum
Montpelier, VT
Build and maintain reusable infrastructure-as-code components and deployment automation for security policies, controls, and platform onboarding.
Added 1 min ago
Staff Software Development Engineer – iOS
CVS Health
Remote, United States
…a highly skilled and innovative Staff Software Development Engineer – iOS to join our growing digital engineering organization. This Staff Engineering role offers the opportunity to drive…
Added 3 mins ago
Senior Hardware Engineer, Core Technology
Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, CA
We're looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer for Special Projects to serve as Core Tech's go-to technical problem solver. You will be deployed across the portfolio wherever the…
Added 3 mins ago
Hardware Engineer, Core Technology
Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, CA
We're looking for a Hardware Engineer for Special Projects to serve as Core Tech's go-to technical problem solver. You will be deployed across the portfolio wherever the highest-priority…
Added 3 mins ago
Senior Network Automation & Platform Engineer
Kaiser Permanente
Greensboro, NC
…services. The position plays a key role in advancing network automation, orchestration, and platform engineering through the development of internal platforms, integrated workflows, APIs,…
Added 3 mins ago
Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Photonics Manufacturing & NPI
PsiQuantum
Milpitas, CA
Added 4 mins ago
Staff Software Engineer, Data Governance & Trust
PlayStation Global
San Mateo, CA
Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to help shape and deliver the technical foundation for Data Governance and Trust across our data and AI ecosystem.
Added 4 mins ago
Senior / Lead Site Reliability Engineer
Zelis
Morristown, NJ · St. Petersburg, FL · Atlanta, GA · Boston, MA · Creve Coeur, MO
This role is ideal for a technically strong, automation-focused engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, improving production reliability, and building scalable solutions that…
Added 5 mins ago
TT
Founding AI Engineer
True Talent Solutions Partners
New York, NY
- $200,000 to $250,000 USD / year
Join an early-stage B2B SaaS team as its Founding AI Engineer, building the core of a real-time AI voice agent for sales. You will own the agent's technical direction and help make live,…
Added 5 mins ago
TT
Robotics Software Engineer
True Talent Solutions Partners
Watertown, MA
- $130,000 to $180,000 USD / year
- One to three years of software engineering experience in robotics, automation, or embedded systems.
Added 6 mins ago
SCADA Support Engineer
SOLV Energy, LLC
Bend, OR
The SCADA Support Engineer will provide Field Support for SOLV SCADA solutions.
Added 8 mins ago
Facilities Engineer (Rochelle, IL)
Allstate
Rochelle, IL
The Critical Facilities Engineer is part of the Facility Operations team, responsible for performing preventative and ongoing maintenance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other…
Added 8 mins ago
Mechanical Engineer II
JBT MAREL CORPORATION
Kingston, NY
JBT Marel is looking for a Mechanical Engineer. You will be responsible for designing and testing mechanical systems for food equipment machinery. You'll work with cross-functional teams to…
Added 15 mins ago
Staff Plastics Engineer
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Chaska, MN
The Staff Plastics Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership in the development, commercialization, and lifecycle management of injection molded plastic components,…
Added 15 mins ago
Senior Software Engineer, IT Digital Employee Experience
Databricks
San Francisco, CA
As a Senior Software Engineer on this team, you will own projects end-to-end and be the team lead of software engineers. You will own architecture, design, implementation, deployment, and…
Added 16 mins ago
Senior Scientist, DSCS Digital Technologies–Laboratory Automation, Automation Systems Engineer (Hybrid)
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
NJ
…transform how they happen. You’ll design and deploy cutting-edge automation solutions that enable scientists to move faster, generate higher-quality data, and focus on what matters most:…

SpaceX

Sr. Avionics Systems Engineer (Special Programs)

Hawthorne, CA, United States

Apply About employer

Applications open in a new tab.

Job details

Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Original job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. AVIONICS SYSTEMS ENGINEER (SPECIAL PROGRAMS)

As a Sr. Avionics Systems Engineer on the Special Programs team, you will lead the architecture, integration, and test of the avionics systems for new SpaceX vehicles. Our programs are early in their life cycle, so you will help set the technical direction of the vehicle avionics system while the design is still taking shape, mentor the engineers who carry it forward, and see it through integration, test, and launch.

Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - we want our engineers to bring fresh ideas from all areas. We look for engineers who love solving problems and seek to make an impact on an inspiring mission. As we expand this team, we're looking for versatile, motivated, and collaborative engineers who are comfortable making decisions without all available data and owning the results through first flight.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead avionics system architecture for new vehicles, including power, data, RF, and sensor topologies
Drive closure of vehicle electrical interfaces by working directly with other responsible engineers on structures, propulsion, GNC, software, and customer teams
Lead vehicle wiring diagram and harness architecture, and set integration standards for avionics boxes, sensors, and actuators
Drive system-level trades on mass, power, thermal, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and schedule, and present recommendations to program leadership
Lead system-level integration and test, including integration lane checkouts and vehicle-level testing, and partner with the teams that own hardware-in-the-loop testing
Define the avionics system verification strategy and lead the test campaigns that show the as-built vehicle is “go for launch”
Lead root cause investigations on integrated-vehicle issues and drive corrective actions into the design
Support launch operations on console, including real-time troubleshooting and decision-making on the vehicle
Mentor systems engineers, review designs and test plans, and raise the technical standard of the team
Plan and lead system projects, including schedules, task ownership, and the internal and external resources required to support them

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
5+ years of experience with electrical component design, system-level integration of electronic components, or system-level testing
2+ years of experience using software tools such as Python, MATLAB, or C++

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience leading avionics or electrical system architecture for a vehicle, spacecraft, or other complex electromechanical product
Experience taking a new vehicle or product from concept through first build and test
Experience defining system-level verification and test programs for flight or high-reliability hardware
Experience leading real-time operations such as launch, flight, or test console support
Experience with wire harness design, wiring diagrams, and associated sub-components (connectors, backshells, shielding)
Experience with common avionics interfaces and networks such as Ethernet, CAN, RS-422, SPI, and I2C
Software fluency, including AI-assisted coding and analysis tools, enabling automation of test or analysis tasks and manipulation of large data sets
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and lead technical teams without relying solely on formal authority
Experience communicating technical direction, risks, and recommendations to program leadership
Creative problem solver that can bring multiple disciplines together with the ability to assess risk and make design and development decisions without all available data
Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
Occasional travel to vendor, test, and integration sites may be required
This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment. While the clearance may not be immediately necessary upon hire, we encourage you to initiate the application process promptly upon accepting this offer. Your ability to secure the necessary clearance is essential for fulfilling key responsibilities of the role. Should you be unable to obtain it, SpaceX reserves the right to modify or terminate your employment to align with operational needs.
Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions. If so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 3: $140,000.00 - $230,000.00

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 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

Apply About employer

More about this job

Skills

Electrical wiring diagrams
Leadership
Troubleshooting
Decision making
BASIC
Electronic components
Python
The MathWorks MATLAB
C++
Execute software tests

Report this job