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About SpaceX
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 Automation and Test Engineer, Satellites (Starlink), you will join the Starlink engineering team to build systems that enable rapid development and accurate testing of satellite software and hardware. You will design, develop, and build test platforms to validate software across multiple environments, including hardware-in-the-loop and virtualized simulations. Your daily work involves creating tools for continuous integration, performing hands-on troubleshooting of hardware and software, and analyzing results to identify bugs. The role requires proficiency in C, C++, or Python, along with experience in Linux, Bash, and networking protocols. Preferred skills include knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, radio frequency system design, and data analysis. You will solve complex problems related to building reliable in-space mesh networks and ensuring secure access to space through innovative test infrastructure and automated deployment systems.
Design, develop, and build test platforms to validate Starlink software.
Develop software for test execution across hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) and virtualized environments.
Create tools for continuous integration, reliable software deployment, and automated data analysis.
Analyze test results to identify and investigate bugs with cross-functional engineering teams.
Provide developers with a fast, accurate, and easy-to-use integrated test platform.
Perform hands-on integration and troubleshooting of Starlink hardware and software.
Identify system weaknesses and engineer innovative solutions for test infrastructure improvements.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 1+ years of professional experience in test systems, software, or hardware development.
3+ years of professional experience in test systems, software, or hardware development in lieu of a degree.
Development experience in C, C++, or Python.
Experience building, testing, or working with hardware test setups (preferred).
Linux and Bash proficiency and experience with networking protocols (preferred).
Developed and deployed software used in real-world applications or projects (preferred).
Data analysis skills, simulation software experience, and knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker or Kubernetes (preferred).
Experience with RF systems, modems, diagnostic test equipment, and continuous integration (preferred).
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.
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