Software Engineer, Development Test (Starlink)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
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, Development Test (Starlink)

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Join the Starlink Development Test Automation team as a Software Engineer, where you will design and build modular, reusable test and automation software in Python and C++ to support satellite payload development and production. Your daily tasks include writing automation software for hardware interaction, developing custom solutions with embedded electronics, and designing user-friendly interfaces for complex systems. The role requires expertise in instrumentation, data acquisition, Linux and Windows operating systems, digital and analog interfaces like USB, TCP/IP, CAN bus, and Modbus. This high-impact position involves working on cutting-edge aerospace technology at a massive scale, addressing engineering challenges with innovative hardware and software solutions.

Skills

Python C++ Linux Windows USB VISA TCP/IP CAN bus SPI I2C Modbus oscilloscopes DMMs DAQs power supplies electronic loads spectrum analyzers source measure units data acquisition electronics test rack design embedded electronics

What you'll do

Develop modular, reusable test and automation software in Python for satellite component testing.
Write automation scripts to interact with hardware, test equipment, and production systems.
Design custom solutions combining embedded electronics and innovative hardware for engineering challenges.
Create user interfaces that simplify the use and troubleshooting of complex machines and processes.
Troubleshoot and optimize performance of test systems involving high-power electrical components.

What we're looking for

Development experience in Python and C/C++
Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and electrical test equipment
Extensive knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems and computer networks
Expertise in digital and analog interfaces including USB, TCP/IP, CAN bus, SPI, I2C
Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization skills

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