Automation & Test Engineer — Optical Payloads

SpaceX; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Generous paid vacation

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Company shuttle services

Job summary

SpaceX is looking for a Software Engineer in Redmond, WA, to develop integrated operations and automation for the Starlink satellite. The role involves writing test and automation software, maintaining existing infrastructure, and developing innovative solutions. Candidates should have a degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience, and training in Python, C, or C++. Compensation ranges from $125,000 to $175,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of relevant experience in software development.
• Development experience in C, C++, or Python is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop modular, reusable test and automation software in Python.
• Write automation software to interact with flight hardware and test equipment.
• Develop custom automation solutions for engineering challenges.
• Maintain and troubleshoot existing automation infrastructure.

Skills

Python

C

C++

Linux

Windows

Network troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline

2+ years of professional experience in software development

Tools

Version control software

Continuous integration tools

Job description

SpaceX is looking for a Software Engineer in Redmond, WA, to develop integrated operations and automation for the Starlink satellite. The role involves writing test and automation software, maintaining existing infrastructure, and developing innovative solutions. Candidates should have a degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience, and training in Python, C, or C++. Compensation ranges from $125,000 to $175,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and paid vacation.