Software Engineer, High Assurance Test (Starshield)
SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · 3 days ago
On-siteEngineering$125k–$150k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Develop modular, reusable test and automation software in Python and similar languages for manufacturing and engineering design verification
- Create automation software to interact with flight hardware, test equipment, instrumentation, and production documentation systems
- Develop algorithms to analyze complex test data to determine if components have met acceptance criteria
- Define and implement project plans, manage milestones and hold reviews to assure reliable test systems are delivered to production
- Design, implement, document, and execute security verification tests in the presence of regulatory bodies and certifying authorities
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
- Development experience in C, C++, Rust, or Python
Preferred Skills And Experience
- Strong technical writing skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex topics to diverse audiences
- Extensive knowledge of Linux operating systems
- 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 interacting 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 embedded hardware product development
Additional Requirements
- This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment.
- You must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Pay Range
- Level 1: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00
- Level 2: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Variety of other discounts and perks
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
- Paid sick leave
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
- 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.