SpaceX

Sr. Software Engineer, Components Test (Starshield)

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5 months ago
Hawthorne, CA, USASenior
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Base Salary

$165k - $230k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Develop modular, reusable test and automation software in Python and similar languages for manufacturing and engineering design verification.
  • Write automation software that interacts with flight hardware, test equipment, instrumentation, and production documentation systems.
  • Create custom automation solutions using embedded electronics and innovative hardware.
  • Develop algorithms to analyze complex test data and determine whether components meet acceptance criteria.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot automation infrastructure and identify root causes of failures with partner teams.
  • Define project plans, manage milestones, and conduct reviews to deliver reliable test systems to production.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or another STEM discipline and 5+ years of software development experience, or 7+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Development experience in C, C++, or Python, or full-stack software development experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.
  • Experience with networking protocols, configuration management, version control, continuous integration, and automated testing.
  • Experience with control feedback loops, numerical analysis, signal processing, and digital and analog interfaces.
  • Experience troubleshooting software-hardware interactions involving network devices and lab instrumentation.
  • Preferred experience includes spacecraft fluid systems, high-power electrical systems, electromechanical systems, and embedded hardware product development.
  • Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • Must meet applicable ITAR eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required authorizations; active-clearance work may require pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $165,000.00-$230,000.00 per year, with potential long-term incentives, stock options, bonuses, and employee stock purchase plan.
  • Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
  • Three weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
  • Active security clearance may provide a 10% differential up to an additional $20,000 annually after briefing into a classified program.
  • May require extended hours and weekends; ITAR eligibility or authorization is required.

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About SpaceX

10,000+ employees

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches orbital rockets and spacecraft, and operates Starlink, a global satellite internet network for consumers, businesses, and governments. Its revenue comes from commercial and government launch services (Falcon 9/Falcon Heavy, Dragon cargo and crew to the ISS) and subscription broadband with Starlink hardware and service. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Hawthorne, California, the privately held company serves NASA and commercial satellite operators, building most systems in-house.

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