Software Engineer, Components (Starshield)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $125,000–$145,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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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TL;DR · Software Engineer, Components (Starshield)

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As a Software Engineer at the Starshield Test team in Hawthorne, CA, you will join a dynamic group of engineers responsible for developing and manufacturing processes for cutting-edge spacecraft components. Your role involves designing and building test software infrastructure from scratch to validate component performance in extreme conditions, ensuring mission success. You will work on both hardware and software systems, creating interfaces between the two to ensure seamless integration. Ideal candidates have experience with C, C++, or Python, as well as electro-mechanical systems, and are adept at solving complex problems while maintaining a sense of urgency and contributing effectively in a team setting. This role demands expertise in developing robust test systems for high-stakes aerospace applications.

Skills

Python C++ C Electro-mechanical systems Full stack development CI/CD

What you'll do

Design and develop test software infrastructure for spacecraft components.
Create new test systems from the ground up, including hardware and software.
Validate performance of flight components in extreme environments through testing.
Interface between hardware and software to ensure system compatibility.
Innovate in testing approaches to enhance reliability and mission success.

What we're looking for

Development experience in C, C++, or Python
Experience with electro-mechanical systems
Expertise in full stack software development
Ability to design and develop test infrastructure
Strong problem-solving skills for complex challenges
Knowledge of hardware-software interface design
Team player contributing to innovative testing

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