This role pays more than
69%
of similar roles. Most pay
$144,925–$203,525
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$198k
versus about
$174k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
680 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
Sr. Software Engineer, Components Test (Starshield) joins the Starshield Test team to develop test and manufacture processes for advanced spacecraft components including inertial control devices and network hardware. This role involves designing and building test software infrastructure from the ground up to validate component performance in extreme environments. The engineer will develop modular, reusable automation software in Python, C, or C++ to interact with flight hardware, test equipment, and instrumentation. Key responsibilities include creating custom automation solutions using embedded electronics, developing algorithms for complex data analysis, and troubleshooting existing infrastructure. Required skills include experience with Linux and Windows operating systems, networking protocols like TCP and UDP, and various digital/analog interfaces such as GPIB, USB, VISA, CAN bus, SPI, I2C, and Modbus. The role focuses on ensuring mission success through rigorous quality checks for government-focused satellite capabilities.
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C++
Python
C
Linux
TCP
UDP
ARM
PowerPC
x86
Machine Learning
Unit Testing
Computer Architecture
Networking Protocols
Hardware-in-the-loop
Data Processing