Application Software Engineer, Manufacturing Systems

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bastrop, TX
Posted: 85 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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As an Application Software Engineer, Manufacturing Systems, you will join the application software team to develop mission-critical applications that accelerate launch vehicle production and flight while supporting the growth of the Starlink network. You will take full ownership of the software engineering lifecycle by building prototypes to prove design concepts, creating new applications to improve operations, and collaborating on architecture and code reviews. The role requires full stack development experience and proficiency in languages such as Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, or Java. Technical requirements include experience with single page web applications, version control, CI/CD pipelines, and build systems like Make or Bazel. You will work with tools including Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, and Apache Kafka to solve complex problems related to high-throughput manufacturing and managing large satellite constellations.

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Python C# Go Scala Java JavaScript Angular React Docker Kubernetes Terraform Ansible Puppet Apache Kafka RabbitMQ ActiveMQ PostgreSQL SQL Server Make Bazel Pants Buck Gradle pip npm

What you'll do

Develop highly reliable software solutions used across various SpaceX operations.
Create new applications to improve internal operational efficiency and manufacturing processes.
Build prototypes to validate design concepts and quantify technical constraints.
Manage all aspects of the software engineering lifecycle and product development.
Analyze user problems deeply to engineer and implement efficient technical solutions.
Participate in team collaborations regarding system architecture, design, and code reviews.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a scientific discipline.
At least 2 years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree.
Experience in full stack development.
Programming experience in Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, Java, or similar object-oriented languages.
At least 1 year of experience building single page web applications.
Proficiency with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts.
Expertise in software system design, performance profiling, and infrastructure tools like Terraform or Ansible.
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.

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