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.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER II – HARDWARE TEST
The SpaceX Satellite Hardware Test Engineering team is looking for
dynamic Software Engineers that will work with a team designing and
developing automated test systems and supporting infrastructure. We are
looking for engineers to support both spacecraft and earthbound products
in development and medium to high volume production environments.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The role will require that you have a strong understanding of
database and networking systems, UI development, and general
software design practices with limited understanding of electrical
design and equipment control.
- You will work independently and in collaboration with other team
members to develop key infrastructure to allow testing for avionics
systems in a mass production environment
- You will aid in planning, designing, documenting, and validating
test systems for electronic components such as memory, sensors,
communications buses, power conversion units, and full functional
testing of an assembled electro-mechanical subsystem.
- As a team member, you will be asked to help other test engineers to
complete work on their projects and well as run projects of
your own.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Science degree in computer science or
electrical engineering.
- 4+ years of work experience in software development.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Masters of Science Degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment that includes
working with changing needs and requirements.
- Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate
ideas and designs.
- Proficiency in at least one C-based programming language and strong
Object Oriented Programming (OOP) ability.
- Strong ability to develop unit tests and debugging coding issues.
- Experience with source code version control such as Git and SVN.
- Experience with Bug/Issue tracking tools such as Jira and Trac.
- Background in working with measurement systems or test
equipment automation.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
- Must be willing to support limited travel both with-in the US
and abroad.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations,
applicant 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 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.