Software Engineer, PCBA (Starlink)

SpaceX

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$125,000–$150,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago

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Similar $164k
This role $138k
$117k most similar roles pay here $201k

This role pays less than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$192,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $138k versus about $164k 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.

SpaceX currently has 644 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer, PCBA (Starlink)

As a Software Engineer on SpaceX's PCBA design and manufacturing team in Redmond, WA, you will develop and maintain software that interfaces with manufacturing equipment to enhance the efficiency and reliability of the production line. This high-autonomy role involves deep collaboration with manufacturing staff to identify issues and create software solutions using APIs or hardware documentation that may be sparse or nonexistent. You will use C#.NET, Python, Go, Java, and other object-oriented languages alongside tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and enterprise-grade ERP systems to integrate third-party industrial equipment and CAD software, ensuring seamless operations across SpaceX’s production processes.

What you'll do

  • Develop highly reliable software solutions for SpaceX production and engineering.
  • Create new applications to enhance the efficiency of SpaceX manufacturing processes.
  • Investigate user problems deeply to devise efficient technical solutions.
  • Build and maintain software that interfaces with third-party industrial equipment.
  • Work closely with manufacturing staff to understand issues and implement software fixes.

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).
  • Familiarity with UNIX-like operating systems, Docker, Kubernetes, and enterprise-grade ERP systems.
  • Experience integrating third-party industrial equipment and CAD software.

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