Software Engineer, Integration & Test (Starlink) at SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA, United States
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, INTEGRATION & TEST (STARLINK)
Want to build the next era of the Internet? Want to develop the infrastructure necessary to bring high speed broadband to every corner of the world?
Join the team responsible for systems enabling the rapid development velocity that is critical to the success of Starlink. As a software engineer specializing in test and infrastructure, you are responsible for developing, deploying, supporting and maintaining solutions for fast and accurate integration testing.
Your creativity and relentless commitment to quality will be critical to the reliability of our service and the success of our business.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Hands-on integration and troubleshooting of all flight Starlink hardware/software.
Design and build test platforms to best validate Starlink software prior to flight.
Develop systems that allow for test execution across multiple environments: virtualized hardware, real hardware-in-the-loop simulations, and on-orbit testing.
Invent new tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system.
Analyze test results and identify bugs that require in-depth investigations with engineers across the organization.
Work closely with developers to provide a reliable, fast, accurate and easy-to-use integrated test platform.
Identify areas for improvement in the test systems and create innovative solutions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline or 2+ years of professional experience in software development.
Development experience in C, C++, python, or mobile development languages.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Fluency in object oriented Python development.
Experience building, testing, or working with hardware test setups.
Experience with networking protocols (UDP, IPv4, IPv6, gRPC, etc.)
Radio frequency (RF) system-level design, modems and diagnostic test equipment experience.
Data analysis skillset and experience with simulation software.
Linux or BSD proficiency.
Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & continuous monitoring.
Developed, debugged and deployed software that has been used in real world applications/projects.
Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals.
Solid fundamental knowledge of networks, electronics, RF communications, math, and physics.
Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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.
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