6 days ago
Base Salary
$165k - $265k/yr
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and drive continuous improvement for components test software.
- Manage projects, delegate responsibilities, establish team goals, and reduce software maintenance burden.
- Develop modular, reusable Python and similar-language test and automation software for manufacturing and engineering design verification.
- Build automation software that interacts with flight hardware, test equipment, instrumentation, and production documentation systems.
- Create automation solutions using embedded electronics and custom hardware to address engineering and manufacturing challenges.
- Develop algorithms to analyze test data and determine whether components meet acceptance criteria.
- Maintain and troubleshoot automation infrastructure and identify root causes 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, computer engineering, physics, or an engineering discipline.
- At least 5 years of development experience in an object-oriented language.
- At least 2 years of development experience in Python.
- At least 2 years of experience with Linux operating systems.
- Preferred experience leading diverse teams, developing real-world software, and designing control feedback loops.
- Preferred knowledge of digital and analog interfaces including GPIB, USB, VISA, TCP/IP, VLAN, CAN bus, SPI, I2C, Modbus, and analog-to-digital conversion.
- Preferred experience with software/hardware troubleshooting, lab instrumentation, manufacturing test automation, continuous integration, and agile development.
- Preferred knowledge of computer architecture and networks, along with strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and engineering skills.
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
- Applicants must meet the stated ITAR eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
- Paid parental leave, employee discounts, and other perks.
- Approximately three weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays, and paid sick leave under company policy.
- Long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and employee stock purchase opportunities may be available; compensation figures excluded.
- Extended hours and weekend work may be required.
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.