Sr. Software Engineer, HITL - Top Secret Clearance

Sr. Software Engineer, HITL - Top Secret Clearance

Hawthorne, CA

Space

X 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. Today Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, HITL - TOP SECRET CLEARANCE

As a Sr. Software Engineer in Special Programs, you will design, develop, and test key aspects of an in-house solution for analysis, simulation, and prototyping of software in support of all Space

X flight systems. You will have full ownership of new features in a scalable, high-performance application used to control and test flight systems. This is a high-impact role where you will work across the engineering groups to build a high-assurance system that accelerates the development and demonstration of cutting-edge software and hardware.

Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather, we look for smart, motivated software engineers who enjoy taking on complex challenges, work well in dynamic environments, and care about software best practices. Our software is critical to future mission successes, and we have no shortage of interesting challenges that require innovative, cutting-edge solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement automated testing for hardware in the loop (HITL) and hardware out of the loop (HOOTL) software to ensure that deliverables meet target design criteria and operate within technical constraints
• Develop full-stack solutions to manage automated testing of vehicle subsystems leveraging simulation and flight software
• Contribute to test automation and CI/CD infrastructure
• Maintain the highest standards of excellence, never settling for the status quo

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, or an engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience in software development, developing applications in languages such as Python, C++, or Java
• 3+ years of experience with automated testing of hardware in the loop (HITL) and hardware out of the loop (HOOTL) software
• 3+ years of experience with test automation and CI/CD pipelines

PREFERRED

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong software design and development skills
• Professional experience in full-stack development of production web applications is a plus
• Experience with automated build and test frameworks such as Bamboo, Ansible, and Jenkins
• Familiar with monitoring tools such as Grafana or Elasticsearch
• Experience with containerized solutions such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Professional experience with Linux or Unix systems and tools
• Experience with database systems such as Postgres, MySql, or Oracle
• Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, data throughput analysis and unit testing
• Strong creative and innovative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment by quickly adapting to changing needs and requirements
• Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive Space
  
  X missions. If so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing.
• Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range: $ - $/per year

Space

X is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Space

X is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.