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

SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA, United States
Base: $160,000.00 - $220,000.00/py; bonus/equity: ...
On-site
Develop test and automation software
Interact with flight hardware
Hardware-in-the-loop testing
As a Sr. Software Engineer on the Starshield Integration & Test team, your focus will be on developing integrated operations and automation infrastructure for the Hardware In The Loop (HITL) testbeds and production floor that bring the Starshield Satellites to life

Job Summary

  • As a Sr. Software Engineer on the Starshield Integration & Test team, your focus will be on developing integrated operations and automation infrastructure for the Hardware In The Loop (HITL) testbeds and production floor that bring the Starshield Satellites to life.
  • Our software engineers are responsible for the tools that enable rapid development and accurate testing of all Starshield hardware systems, with a continual focus on design, reliability, and innovation, from test hardware system designs to our software infrastructure.
  • Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here – engineers on this team are curious, and collaborative, love to learn new things, and work effectively in a dynamic environment to deliver high-impact technology on a massive scale.

Matching Summary

As a Sr. Software Engineer on the Starshield Integration & Test team, your focus will be on developing integrated operations and automation infrastructure for the Hardware In The Loop (HITL) testbeds and production floor that bring the Starshield Satellites to life.

Salary

Base: $160,000.00 - $220,000.00/per year; Bonus/Equity: Potential for long-term incentives, stock, stock options, cash awards, discretionary bonuses, ESPP; Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, vacation, holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop test and automation software
  • Interact with flight hardware
  • Hardware-in-the-loop testing
  • Analyze complex test data
  • Troubleshoot automation infrastructure
  • Continuous integration and release system

Nice-to-have

  • Curious, collaborative, and love to learn
  • Work effectively in a dynamic environment
  • Deliver high-impact technology
  • Experience with spacecraft fluid systems
  • Experience with high power electrical systems

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years software development experience
  • Bachelor's degree in CS, engineering, math, or STEM
  • Must be willing to obtain Top-Secret clearance

Work Rights

US citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

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