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SpaceX · 19 hours ago

Software Engineer, Hardware Test & Automation (Optical Payloads)

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$122K/yr - $170K/yr

2+ years exp

SpaceX is a pioneering aerospace company focused on enabling human life on Mars. They are seeking a Software Engineer for the Starlink Integration & Test Team to develop integrated operations and automation for complex components, ensuring the rapid development and accurate testing of software and hardware for Starlink satellites.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop modular, reusable test and automation software in Python and similar languages for manufacturing and engineering design verification

Write automation software to interact with flight hardware, test equipment, instrumentation, and production documentation systems

Develop software that allows test execution across multiple environments: hardware-in-the-loop (HITL, HIL) and virtualized hardware simulations

Develop custom automation solutions to engineering and manufacturing challenges using a combination of embedded electronics and innovative hardware

Develop algorithms to analyze complex test data to determine if components have met acceptance criteria

Maintain and troubleshoot existing automation infrastructure and work with partner teams to determine and correct root cause of failures

Define and implement project plans, manage milestones and hold reviews to ensure reliable test systems are delivered to production

Invent tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system

Qualification

PythonC/C++Linux/WindowsAutomation softwareEmbedded electronicsNumerical analysisSignal processingConfiguration managementVersion controlDigital/analog interfacesTeam collaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solvingInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree

Development experience in C, C++, or Python

Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed

Preferred

Extensive knowledge of Linux/Windows operating systems, computer architecture and networks

Experience troubleshooting interactions between software and hardware such as network devices and lab instrumentation

Experience developing application, test, or automation software in an interdisciplinary production environment

Experience with numerical analysis techniques and signal processing in multiple domains

Experience with configuration management, version control software, continuous integration, and agile development

Extensive knowledge with a range of digital and analog interfaces including GPIB, USB, VISA, TCP/IP, VLAN, CAN bus, SPI, I2C, Modbus, and analog-to-digital conversion

Cross-context test design skills, ranging from simple unit tests to integrated hardware-in-the-loop regression and exploratory tests

Experience working with spacecraft, automotive, or other industrial hardware, such as high-powered electro-mechanical systems and ground-support equipment

Ability to work in a dynamic environment independently or in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively in a solution-oriented manner

Solid fundamental knowledge of networks, electronics, RF communications, optics, math, and physics