SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out
exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are
not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this
possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER
The Test Software team plays a critical role in the testing of our
advanced, proven, and developmental propulsion systems. As an engineer
on the test software team, you will design, develop, and validate
software used to test our ground and flight systems. You will interface
with other hardware, software, and test engineering groups to ensure our
software product is delivered on time, and in a reliable manner. You
will be responsible for driving improvements in automation, efficiency,
and usability to support an ever improving testing environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead a team of Software Engineers to provide applications to support
all aspects of testing for the rocket development facility
- Oversee personnel and provide technical guidance to keep the team
mission focused
- Develop and maintain applications that are necessary to support
robust, reliable, scalable, and autonomous testing using various
languages (primarily C++ & LabVIEW)
- Demonstrate solutions by creating documentation, flowcharts,
layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and readable code
- Support full life cycle software development
- Identify hardware/software requirements and compatibility
- Benchmark system performance and performance margins
- Integrate new features into existing systems
- Provide technical support for testing operations
- Effectively communicate (in writing and orally) with peers and
leadership
- Evaluate new systems, technologies, and architectures to reduce
development time, increase reliability, and streamline operations
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of
ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or
computer science
- 4 years of software engineering experience
- Experience with Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with version control software such as SVN and/or Git
- Experience developing software for data acquisition systems
- Experience writing automated unit tests
- Ability to design systems that span multiple technologies/platforms
- Demonstrated ability to design large applications
- Familiarity with software engineering practices such as build
automation, continuous integration, configuration management,
deployment, and issue tracking
- Experience with National Instrument’s LabVIEW and hardware
- Ability to learn new skills, programming languages and applications
quickly
- Basic knowledge of database concepts
- Basic skill level using Python for scripting
- Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power
Point, Outlook)
- Intermediate skill level with Linux
- Expert skill level using Windows Operating Systems
- Ability to create intuitive graphical user interfaces
- Ability to marshal resources to get things done effectively and
efficiently
- Ability to solve problems calling for technical analysis
- Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working
in a fast-paced, challenging work environment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to sit for long periods of time (8+ hours per day)
- Availability to work extended hours and weekends when needed;
flexibility required
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations,
including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you
must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S.,
protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible
to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department
of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is
governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will
not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender,
national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age,
sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical
disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan
for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring
reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should
notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.