Software Engineer, Hardware Test & Automation (Starlink)

SpaceX
Redmond
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 125,000 - 175,000 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Python","C","C++","Linux","Windows","SQL","REST APIs","HTML/CSS","Grafana","Git","CI/CD","Agile","Embedded systems","Hardware-in-the-loop"]

Design and implement test and automation software to validate Starlink hardware and satellites. Build modular Python/C/C++ tools for manufacturing and engineering verification, enabling hardware-in-the-loop and simulated test environments. Develop automation to interact with flight hardware, test equipment, and data systems; create analytics pipelines and dashboards to ensure test results meet acceptance criteria and support rapid, reliable production.”

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SpaceX
SpaceX
4 months ago

Software Engineer, Hardware Test & Automation (Starlink)

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Job Summary

Design and implement test and automation software to validate Starlink hardware and satellites. Build modular Python/C/C++ tools for manufacturing and engineering verification, enabling hardware-in-the-loop and simulated test environments. Develop automation to interact with flight hardware, test equipment, and data systems; create analytics pipelines and dashboards to ensure test results meet acceptance criteria and support rapid, reliable production.”
Location: Redmond
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering

Key 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 software that allows for test execution across multiple environments: hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) and virtualized hardware simulations
  • •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

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 125,000 - 175,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:MedicalVisionDental401kDisabilityLife InsurancePaid LeaveHolidaysShuttle

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline; OR 2+ years of professional software development experience
  • •Development experience in Python and/or C, C++
  • •Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems, computer architecture and networks
  • •Experience with configuration management and version control software
  • •Experience with continuous integration and agile development
Experience:2+ yearsAerospaceSpace
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:PythonCC++LinuxWindowsSQLREST APIsHTML/CSSGrafanaGitCI/CDAgileEmbedded systemsHardware-in-the-loop
Languages:English
Tech Stack:PythonCC++LinuxWindowsGPIBUSBVISATCP/IPCAN busSPII2CModbusSQLGrafanaREST APIHTML/CSS

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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