Software Engineer, PCBA (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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This role pays less than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$181,900 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $135k versus about $158k for comparable roles.

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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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TL;DR · Software Engineer, PCBA (Starlink)

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Join the PCBA design and manufacturing team at SpaceX as a Software Engineer, where you will develop highly reliable software solutions that enhance production efficiency. Your day-to-day responsibilities include creating new applications to streamline operations, integrating electronics design software with manufacturing equipment, and working closely with manufacturing staff to solve complex issues. You should be proficient in C#.NET, Python, Go, or Java, and have experience with build systems like Make and Bazel, package management tools such as pip and npm, UNIX-like operating systems, Docker, Kubernetes, and enterprise-grade ERP systems. This role involves integrating third-party industrial equipment and CAD software to improve the PCBA manufacturing process at a large scale in Redmond, WA.

Skills

C#.NET Python Go Java Make Bazel pip npm UNIX Docker Kubernetes ERP systems Allen Bradley Mitsubishi Fuji Nordson NX Altium Xpedition

What you'll do

Develop highly reliable software solutions for SpaceX production and engineering.
Create new applications to enhance SpaceX production efficiency.
Investigate user problems deeply to devise efficient technical solutions.
Integrate electronics design software with manufacturing equipment.
Ensure full ownership of application release processes from start to finish.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline.
1+ years of full stack software development experience (internship/project experience acceptable).
Programming experience in C#.NET, Python, Go, Java, or similar object-oriented language.
Experience with build systems (Make, Bazel) and package management tools (pip, npm).
Experience integrating third-party industrial equipment and CAD software.
Knowledge of UNIX-like operating systems, Docker, Kubernetes, and enterprise-grade ERP systems.

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