Lead Software Engineer, Components Test

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $165,000–$265,000 / yr
Posted: 12 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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JOB TITLE: Lead Software Engineer, Components Test (Starshield) The Lead Software Engineer, Components Test (Starshield) joins the Satellite Hardware Test Team to develop test solutions for high-volume communication satellites and ground stations. This role involves leading the design and development of test software infrastructure from the ground up to validate hardware, software, and their interfaces. Key responsibilities include developing modular, reusable automation software, creating algorithms to analyze complex test data, and managing project milestones to ensure reliable test systems. The position requires proficiency in Python, object-oriented languages, and Linux operating systems. Candidates should possess skills in control feedback loop design, continuous integration, and agile development. Technical expertise includes digital and analog interfaces such as GPIB, USB, VISA, TCP/IP, VLAN, CAN bus, SPI, I2C, and Modbus to solve manufacturing and engineering design verification challenges.

Skills

Python Linux Agile TCP/IP VLAN CAN bus SPI I2C Modbus VISA GPIB USB Computer Architecture

What you'll do

Design and develop test software infrastructure to validate hardware and software performance.
Create modular, reusable test and automation software using Python for manufacturing and engineering verification.
Write automation software to interact with flight hardware, test equipment, and production documentation systems.
Develop custom automation solutions using a combination of embedded electronics and innovative hardware.
Develop algorithms to analyze complex test data against component acceptance criteria.
Maintain and troubleshoot existing automation infrastructure to identify and correct root causes of failures.
Define project plans, manage milestones, and conduct reviews to ensure reliable test system delivery.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, physics, or an engineering discipline.
5+ years of development experience in an object-oriented language.
2+ years of development experience in Python.
2+ years of experience with Linux operating systems.
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for Department of State authorization.
Experience leading a team of diverse individuals (preferred).
Experience with control feedback loop design and implementation (preferred).
Extensive knowledge of digital and analog interfaces including GPIB, USB, VISA, TCP/IP, VLAN, CAN bus, SPI, I2C, and Modbus (preferred).