3 months ago
Hawthorne, CA, USAEntry Level / Mid Level
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$125k - $150k/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 with partner teams.
- Define and implement project plans, manage milestones, and conduct reviews to deliver reliable test systems to production.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or another STEM discipline, or at least two years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree.
- Development experience in C, C++, or Python, or full-stack software development experience.
- Preferred experience with Linux and Windows, configuration management, version control, continuous integration, agile development, and test automation.
- Preferred experience with control feedback loops, numerical analysis, signal processing, digital and analog interfaces, and software-hardware troubleshooting.
- Preferred experience with spacecraft fluid systems, high-power electrical systems, electro-mechanical systems, and embedded hardware product development.
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
- Applicants must satisfy ITAR requirements or be eligible to obtain required authorizations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan, disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
- Approximately three weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays per year, and paid sick leave.
- Potential eligibility for company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Applicants must meet stated ITAR citizenship, residency, refugee, asylee, or authorization requirements.
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed; active-clearance roles may require pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.
About SpaceX
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.