Software Engineer

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Mcgregor, TX
Posted: today

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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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Join our Test Software team at the Texas Rocket Development Facility as a software engineer, where you will design and develop high-performance software for test stand data acquisition and control, data post-processing, and automation of engineering functions. You’ll collaborate closely with electrical engineers, test engineers, and IT to deploy rapid solutions for unique testing requirements, ensuring smooth operations during rocket tests. This role requires expertise in C++, Python, or similar languages, experience with National Instruments hardware and LabVIEW software, and a strong background in system architecture and network communication. Ideal candidates are smart, motivated problem solvers who thrive in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment focused on continuous improvement and technical leadership.

Skills

C++ Python National Instruments LabVIEW Network Communication Distributed Systems Data Acquisition Data Storage and Analysis Automation Technical Leadership CI/CD

What you'll do

Architect and develop software for data acquisition and control in test stands.
Design and implement systems for data storage, analysis, and post-processing.
Develop automation tools for engineering and business functions.
Collaborate with electrical engineers to integrate hardware solutions.
Provide technical leadership and support during active operations.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or related field.
At least 1 year of software development experience (internship counts).
Experience with National Instruments hardware and LabVIEW software.
Proficiency in C++, Python, or other text-based programming languages.
Strong technical leadership skills and ability to mentor others.
Proven experience in architecting large distributed systems.
Knowledge of network communication protocols.

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