Sr. Software Engineer, Additive Manufacturing (Raptor)

SpaceX
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 160,000 - 225,000 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["C++","CI/CD","Linux","QT","VTK","Boost","CUDA","CMake","Mechatronics","FPGA","Real-time embedded","Laser powder bed fusion"]

Lead the development of software for SpaceX’s metal 3D printing systems, spanning controls, data acquisition, build logic, and infrastructure. Collaborate with automation, controls, and design teams to deliver production-grade software that improves printed hardware outcomes, enables in-situ monitoring, and scales manufacturing processes for high-performance rocket engines.

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SpaceX
SpaceX
5 months ago

Sr. Software Engineer, Additive Manufacturing (Raptor)

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Job Summary

Lead the development of software for SpaceX’s metal 3D printing systems, spanning controls, data acquisition, build logic, and infrastructure. Collaborate with automation, controls, and design teams to deliver production-grade software that improves printed hardware outcomes, enables in-situ monitoring, and scales manufacturing processes for high-performance rocket engines.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Architect and develop software for an advanced, production-scale metal 3D printing system and the infrastructure required to verify them
  • •Collaborate with automation and controls engineers to connect software to motion and control systems
  • •Work with our additive manufacturing, production, and engine design engineers to develop and maintain additive software, crossing all required domains necessary to improve printed hardware outcomes via software and hardware changes
  • •Develop production-ready control software and algorithms for the lasing and control systems in the printers
  • •Follow and maintain high software standards and software engineering best practices, including design, code, and test reviews.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 160,000 - 225,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:MedicalVisionDental401kEquityDisability InsurancePaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 5+ years of software development experience; OR 8+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
  • •5+ years of experience with proficient writing production code in C++
  • •Experience with modern continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools
  • •Experience working in a Linux environment
Experience:5+ yearsAerospaceSpace manufacturingIndustrial
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:C++CI/CDLinuxQTVTKBoostCUDACMakeMechatronicsFPGAReal-time embeddedLaser powder bed fusion
Languages:English
Tech Stack:C++CI/CDLinuxQTVTKBoostCUDACMakeFPGAMicrocontrollersReal-time embeddedLaser powder bed fusion

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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