Software Engineer, Development Test (Starlink)

Summary

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. As a software engineer on the development test automation team, you will design, build, and automate test systems to support the development and production of satellite payloads and propulsion systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop modular, reusable test and automation software in Python and similar languages for development and qualification testing
• Write automation software to interact with hardware, test equipment, instrumentation, and production systems
• Invent tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system
• Develop custom automation solutions to engineering challenges using a combination of embedded electronics and innovative hardware
• Design user interfaces that make complex machines and processes easy to use and troubleshoot

Skills

• 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 Python and/or C, C++
• Willing to work weekends and extended hours as needed
• Experience developing application, test, or automation software in an interdisciplinary environment
• Experience with configuration management and version control software
• Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition system design, or electronics test engineering
• Experience writing software that interacts with one or more of the following electrical test equipment: oscilloscopes, DMMs, DAQs, power supplies, electronic loads, spectrum analyzers, source measure units
• Experience troubleshooting interactions between software and hardware such as network devices and lab instrumentation
• Extensive knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems, with a thorough knowledge of computer architecture and networks
• Experience in one or more of the following: electronics test rack design and build, data acquisition setup and field measurements, build of electronics systems or test systems for local assembly or industrial applications
• Extensive knowledge of a range of digital and analog interfaces including USB, VISA, TCP/IP, CAN bus, SPI, I2C, Modbus, analog-to-digital conversion
• Experience working with spacecraft, automotive, or other industrial hardware, such as high-powered electrical systems and ground-support equipment
• Solid fundamental knowledge of networks, electronics, RF communications, optics, math, and physics
• Strong skills in troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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 Python and/or C, C++
• Willing to work weekends and extended hours as needed

Nice to Haves

• Experience developing application, test, or automation software in an interdisciplinary environment
• Experience with configuration management and version control software
• Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition system design, or electronics test engineering
• Experience writing software that interacts with one or more of the following electrical test equipment: oscilloscopes, DMMs, DAQs, power supplies, electronic loads, spectrum analyzers, source measure units
• Experience troubleshooting interactions between software and hardware such as network devices and lab instrumentation
• Extensive knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems, with a thorough knowledge of computer architecture and networks
• Experience in one or more of the following: electronics test rack design and build, data acquisition setup and field measurements, build of electronics systems or test systems for local assembly or industrial applications
• Extensive knowledge of a range of digital and analog interfaces including USB, VISA, TCP/IP, CAN bus, SPI, I2C, Modbus, analog-to-digital conversion
• Experience working with spacecraft, automotive, or other industrial hardware, such as high-powered electrical systems and ground-support equipment
• Solid fundamental knowledge of networks, electronics, RF communications, optics, math, and physics
• Strong skills in troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization

Benefits

• Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k)-retirement plan
• Short & long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• 5 days of sick leave per year
• Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday