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SpaceX · 2 weeks ago

Sr. Software Engineer, Hardware Test & Automation (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $220K/yr

5+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration and enabling human life on Mars. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Starshield Integration & Test team, responsible for developing automation infrastructure and software for hardware testing related to Starshield 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 for 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 assure 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++LinuxContinuous integrationAgile developmentEmbedded hardwareSignal processingTroubleshootingSoftware developmentNumerical analysisControl feedback designRF communicationsDebuggingPerformance optimization

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline

5+ year of software development experience in C, C++, or Python; or full stack software development experience

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

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 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 embedded hardware product development

Developed and deployed software that has been used in real-world applications/projects

Experience with containerization technologies (i.e. Docker, Kubernetes)

Radio frequency (RF) system-level design, modems, and diagnostic test equipment experience

Strong skills in troubleshooting, debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing

Experience with continuous integration and monitoring

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

Ability and willingness to obtain a Top-Secret clearance