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, TEST ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS
This group is dedicated to enabling engineers to focus on hardware and process development by troubleshooting, maintaining, and creating software that facilitate and support checkout operations across the company. This means eliminating recurring engineering and operational tasks, intelligently designing and implementing automated tests with supporting infrastructure, analyzing vehicle performance versus expected behavior, and expediting engineering deliverables to our production teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create, Maintain, Streamline, and Troubleshoot analysis tools, enterprise applications, automated tests and miscellaneous software systems that facilitate and support checkout operations across the company
- Lead the design, development, review and implementation of new software projects
- Periodically review the performance, capabilities, and complexity of existing tools and processes and implement more efficient or more reliable approaches when sensible
- Implement interdisciplinary software solutions to optimize engineering time and eliminate recurring tasks, streamline workflows, and reduce risk for hazardous operations
- Develop sustainable, scalable, and secure software systems that follow an object-oriented paradigm
- Participate and provide meaningful feedback in architecture, design, and code reviews
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, math, or scientific discipline OR 2+ years of professional experience coding in an object-oriented language in lieu of a degree (including internships, design/build/compete project teams)
- 1+ years of experience with a programming language such as Python, JavaScript, SQL, Linux
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Strong competency in software development practices including testing and continuous integration
- Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing
- Ability to identify customer needs, gather requirements, and execute independently
- Ability to take on projects that require taking the initiative and developing new expertise
- Creative approach to problem solving and exceptional analytical skills
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment that includes working with changing needs and requirements
- Familiar with Agile software development techniques, particularly Test-Driven Development, and Continuous Integration
- Familiarity with vehicle test and flight operation processes
- Familiarity with common aerospace instrumentation (e.g. pressure transducers/RTD’s)
- Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to succinctly present recommendations to stakeholders, the customer, and management
- Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with technicians, other engineers, and managers
- Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Must be willing to travel – up to 10%
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Software Engineer/Level I: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year
Software Engineer/Level II: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be 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 reach out to [email protected].
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What We Do
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary.
SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
