Base Salary
$125k - $175k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop modular, reusable Python and similar-language test and automation software for manufacturing and engineering design verification.
- Create automation software that interacts with flight hardware, test equipment, instrumentation, and production documentation systems.
- Develop custom automation solutions using embedded electronics and innovative hardware.
- Develop algorithms to analyze complex test data and determine component acceptance.
- Maintain and troubleshoot automation infrastructure and identify root causes of failures 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 an engineering, math, or science discipline.
- At least 2 years of software programming experience using Python, C, or similar languages; school and individual project experience is acceptable.
- Computer science degree preferred.
- Proficiency in software development, Linux, Windows, configuration management, and version control preferred.
- Experience with continuous integration, agile development, manufacturing automation, application/test automation, and interdisciplinary software development preferred.
- Experience with control feedback loop design, numerical analysis, signal processing, and digital and analog interfaces preferred.
- Experience troubleshooting software and hardware interactions involving network devices and lab instrumentation preferred.
- Experience with spacecraft fluid systems, high-power electrical systems, electro-mechanical systems, and embedded hardware product development preferred.
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
- Must meet applicable ITAR citizenship, residency, refugee, asylee, or authorization requirements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan, disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
- Three weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
- Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.
- Potential eligibility for company stock, stock options, long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Applicants must satisfy applicable ITAR work authorization requirements.
- The role may require extended hours and weekends as needed.
About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA. For more information, visit www.spacex.com.