Controls Software Engineer: Test Stand Data & Control

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks a Software Engineer (Controls Software) to design, develop, and maintain software for test stands and launch infrastructure at Starbase. You will work across data acquisition, storage, and automation, partnering with electrical engineers, test engineers, and IT to deliver high-performance solutions.

The role emphasizes ownership, multi-disciplinary work with various programming languages, and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a science/engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of software development experience (internships allowed).
• Experience with software for data acquisition and control is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop software for data acquisition and control on test stands and launch infrastructure.
• Collaborate with electrical, test, and IT teams to implement computing and network solutions.
• Support active operations and resolve software issues in production environments.
• Own all aspects of software development including design, testing, and integration.
• Provide technical leadership and drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Skills

C++

Python

Data acquisition

Distributed systems

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math or related field

Tools

LabVIEW

NI hardware (cDAQ/cRIO/PXI)

Job description

SpaceX seeks a Software Engineer (Controls Software) to design, develop, and maintain software for test stands and launch infrastructure at Starbase. You will work across data acquisition, storage, and automation, partnering with electrical engineers, test engineers, and IT to deliver high-performance solutions.

The role emphasizes ownership, multi-disciplinary work with various programming languages, and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced aerospace environment.