This role pays less than
82%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,500–$197,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$135k
versus about
$168k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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.
SpaceX currently has
680 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
As a Software Engineer, Hardware Test & Automation (Starlink), you will join the Starlink team to design and build systems that test flight components and entire satellites for maximum performance in extreme environments. You will develop modular, reusable automation software in Python, C, or C++ to interact with flight hardware, test equipment, and production documentation. Your daily work involves creating tools for hardware-in-the-loop simulations, developing algorithms to analyze complex test data, and maintaining infrastructure for continuous integration and release systems. The role requires technical proficiency in Linux, Windows, and various interfaces like GPIB, USB, TCP/IP, and CAN bus. You will solve critical engineering challenges by building software that ensures the reliability of flight control devices, space lasers, and other satellite components while ensuring they meet strict acceptance criteria through automated testing and data analysis.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?
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