Software Engineer, Development Test; Starlink

Position: Software Engineer, Development Test (Starlink)
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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER, DEVELOPMENT TEST AUTOMATION (STARLINK)
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, propulsion systems, mechanisms, and more. Your focus will be on developing software solutions that combine satellite hardware, vacuum systems, high-power test equipment, instrumentation, data acquisition, and production systems to enable test capabilities. These test systems enable subscale testing of components, support iteration on designs for future vehicles, qualify new hardware before flight, and verify production flight hardware.

Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here – engineers on this team are curious, collaborative, love to learn new things, and work effectively in a dynamic environment to deliver high-impact technology on a massive scale.

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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++PREFERRED

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

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 with configuration management and version control software

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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing to work weekends and extended hours as neededCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Level I: $ - $/per year Level II: $ - $/per year

Your actual level and base salary will…