EEE Interconnect Component Engineer, Principal
at SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA, United States
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.
EEE INTERCONNECT COMPONENT ENGINEER, PRINCIPAL
As an interconnect component engineer, you will be responsible for all electrical wiring, connectors, and switch products used throughout SpaceX. In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for all interconnect components, helping drive the selection, qualification, and ongoing reliability of interconnnect components used on our Dragon, Falcon, Starlink, and Starship vehicles.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide subject matter expertise for all interconnect components used at SpaceX
Drive the selection and qualification of high quality interconnect components for current and future SpaceX flight vehicles
Document and manage system level interconnect component usage across the Falcon, Dragon, and Starship programs
Manage EEE piece part certification of all interconnect components, including destructive analysis, supplier audits, reliability data collection, and supplier maintenance
Work with supplier quality and interconnect suppliers to resolve issues with, and drive improvement of, component design, manufacturing, and quality control
Develop and maintain internal interconnect quality documentation and processes
Perform root-cause evaluation of interconnect component failures and non-conformances, including the assessment, management, mitigation of any associated vehicle risks
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, materials, aerospace or other engineering discipline
10+ years of experience with interconnect design, manufacturing, analysis, integration, or testing
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
15+ years of experience with interconnect design, manufacturing, analysis, integration, or testing
Experience with interconnect failure modes, troubleshooting, and root cause evaluation
Experience developing and executing interconnect test campaigns for hardware used in harsh environments
Proficiency with thermoplastic or metallic materials engineering and its application to interconnect design and performance
Familiarity with interconnect usage in low-speed signal, power, and high frequency applications
Familiarity with interconnect electromagnetic interference, compatibility, and shielding
Familiarity with interconnect contact mechanics, failure modes, manufacturing, testing, or design
Competence with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)
Experience with 3D CAD software (Siemens Unigraphics/NX preferred)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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