Sr. Software Engineer, Additive Manufacturing (Raptor)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $160,000–$225,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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 · Sr. Software Engineer, Additive Manufacturing (Raptor)

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As a Senior Software Engineer on SpaceX’s Additive Manufacturing team, you will play a pivotal role in developing advanced software for metal 3D printing systems. Your responsibilities include architecting and implementing production-scale control software that integrates with motion and control systems, collaborating closely with engineers across various disciplines to enhance manufacturing outcomes. You will work with cutting-edge technologies such as C++, VTK, Boost, CUDA, and CMake within a Linux environment, ensuring high standards of software engineering practices are maintained. This role demands expertise in real-time embedded software development and experience with laser powder bed fusion processes, contributing directly to the advancement of rocket engine manufacturing at SpaceX.

Skills

C++ CI/CD Linux QT VTK Boost CUDA CMake mechatronics FPGA real-time embedded software computer geometry laser powder bed fusion AWS Kubernetes

What you'll do

Architect and develop software for advanced, production-scale metal 3D printing systems.
Develop control software and algorithms for lasing and control systems in printers.
Collaborate with engineers to integrate software with motion and control systems.
Maintain high software standards and best practices throughout the development process.
Contribute to real-time embedded software development for manufacturing processes.

What we're looking for

5+ years of software development experience with proficiency in C++
Experience working in a Linux environment and using CI/CD tools
Background in real-time embedded software development and mechatronics
Knowledge of libraries such as QT, VTK, Boost, CUDA, and tools like CMake
Expertise in developing control software for laser powder bed fusion or similar additive manufacturing processes
Collaborative experience with automation, controls, and production engineers to improve hardware outcomes through software
Strong adherence to high software standards and best practices including design, code, and test reviews

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