Software Engineer

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: McGregor, TX
Posted: 151 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 50 roles within 25 mi

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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

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The Software Engineer joins the Test Software team to design, develop, test, and maintain software for test stand data acquisition and control, data post-processing, and various engineering needs. This role involves architecting and developing systems for data storage, analysis, and the automation of engineering and business functions. The engineer will collaborate with electrical engineers, test engineers, and information technologies to deploy high-performance computing and network solutions. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C++, Python, or other text-based programming languages, along with experience in National Instruments hardware like cDAQ, cRIO, and PXI, and LabVIEW software. The position requires managing large distributed systems, debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing to solve unique test engineering problems and control rocket tests daily.

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Skills

C++ Python LabVIEW National Instruments cDAQ cRIO PXI Data Acquisition Distributed Systems Network Communication Unit Testing Performance Optimization Debugging Data Storage

What you'll do

Architect and develop software for test stand data acquisition and control.
Design and implement systems for data storage and analysis.
Automate engineering and business functions to improve operational efficiency.
Own all aspects of software development including design, testing, and test stand integration.
Support active operations by troubleshooting and resolving software issues in real-time.
Develop computing and network solutions for test stand data and control needs.
Provide technical leadership through continuous improvement and team training.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or another science discipline.
1+ years of experience in software development, including internship experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for required Department of State authorizations.
Experience with National Instruments hardware (cDAQ, cRIO, PXI) and software (LabVIEW) (preferred).
Proven skills and knowledge with C++, Python, or other text-based programming languages (preferred).
Proven experience in architecting, managing, and integrating large distributed systems (preferred).
Strong communication, mentorship skills, and experience in technical leadership (preferred).
Experience with network communication, debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing (preferred).

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