Software Engineer, Hardware Test & Automation (Starlink)

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), 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

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++

Prior Experience

• Computer science degree
• 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 with continuous integration and agile development
• Experience automating processes and testing to improve manufacturing yields and reduce production time
• Experience developing application, test, or automation software in an interdisciplinary environment
• 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 high power electrical systems, electro-mechanical systems and embedded hardware product development
• Experience with gathering and organizing data using tools such as SQL or interacting with REST APIs
• Experience with HTML/CSS for creating web applications and creating dashboards with tools such as grafana
• Strong software design and development skills
• Experience designing fault tolerant, distributed, or real-time systems
• Cross-context test design skills, ranging from simple unit tests through to integrated hardware-in-the-loop regression and exploratory tests
• Experience working with spacecraft, automotive, or other industrial hardware, such as high-powered electrical systems and ground-support equipment
• Ability to work independently or in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively in a solution-oriented manner
• Solid fundamental knowledge of networks, electronics, RF communications, optics, math, and physics
• Strong skills in troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: Software Engineer/Level I: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year
• Software Engineer/Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year

Additional Requirements

• Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed

ITAR Requirements

• 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.

EEO Statement

• SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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.

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