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SpaceX · 10 hours ago

Software Engineer (Components)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$120K/yr - $170K/yr

2+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration with the goal of enabling human life on Mars. The Software Engineer (Components) will design and develop software for advanced spacecraft and launch vehicle components, working on automation and testing solutions for manufacturing and engineering design verification.

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 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 assure reliable test systems are delivered to production

Qualification

PythonCLinuxAutomation softwareControl feedback loop designNumerical analysis techniquesEmbedded hardware developmentDigitalAnalog interfacesAgile developmentTeam playerProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline

2+ years of software programming experience using Python, C, or similar. Time spent in school and on individual projects is acceptable experience

Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Preferred

Computer science degree

Proven proficiency in software knowledge

Extensive knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems

Experience with configuration management and version control software

Experience with continuous integration and agile development

Experience automating processes and testing to improve manufacturing yields and reduce production time

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

Experience with control feedback loop design and implementation

Experience with numerical analysis techniques and signal processing in multiple domains

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

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

Experience with spacecraft fluid systems

Experience with high power electrical systems

Experience with electro-mechanical systems

Experience with embedded hardware product development