Controls Software Engineer: Test Stand Data & Automation

Triwill Group; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a SOFTWARE ENGINEER (CONTROLS SOFTWARE) to join its Starbase team. You will design, test, and maintain software for test stand and launch infrastructure, coordinating with engineers and IT to deliver high‑performance solutions.

This role requires strong problem solving, collaboration, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced aerospace environment. Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering and 1+ years of software development are required; experience with NI hardware and LabVIEW is a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or other science discipline.
• 1+ years of experience in software development (internship experience qualifies).

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop software and systems for data acquisition and control for test stands.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, test engineers, and IT to develop solutions.
• Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and integration.
• Provide strong technical leadership and focus on continuous improvement.

Skills

Distributed systems design

Technical leadership

Customer requirements gathering

Network communication

Education

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

Tools

LabVIEW

C++

Python

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a SOFTWARE ENGINEER (CONTROLS SOFTWARE) to join its Starbase team. You will design, test, and maintain software for test stand and launch infrastructure, coordinating with engineers and IT to deliver high‑performance solutions.

This role requires strong problem solving, collaboration, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced aerospace environment. Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering and 1+ years of software development are required; experience with NI hardware and LabVIEW is a