SpaceX's Components Team needs a Software Engineer to design and develop test software infrastructure to validate the performance of spacecraft and launch vehicle components, ensuring reliability in extreme environments.
Requirements
- 2+ years of software programming experience using Python, C, or similar. Time spent in school and on individual projects is acceptable experience
- Proven proficiency in software knowledge
- Extensive knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems
- Experience with configuration management and version control software
- Experience with continuous integration and agile development
- Experience automating processes and testing to improve manufacturing yields and reduce production time
- Experience developing application, test, or automation software in an interdisciplinary environment
Responsibilities
- Develop modular, reusable test and automation software in Python and similar languages for manufacturing and engineering design verification
- Write automation software to interact with flight hardware, test equipment, instrumentation, and production documentation systems
- Develop custom automation solutions to engineering and manufacturing challenges using a combination of embedded electronics and innovative hardware
- Develop algorithms to analyze complex test data to determine if components have met acceptance criteria
- Maintain and troubleshoot existing automation infrastructure and work with partner teams to determine and correct root cause of failures
- Define and implement project plans, manage milestones and hold reviews to assure reliable test systems are delivered to production
Other
- We are looking for people who excel at solving complex problems, maintain a high sense of urgency in their work, and contribute as a team player to build new capabilities and innovate in our testing approach.
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- To comply with U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. ?1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. ?1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
- SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer
