HIL Software Test Engineer for Starlink Platform

Starlink; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Texas is seeking a Software Development Test Engineer for Starlink to design, build and maintain hardware-in-the-loop testbeds and related infrastructure. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to simulate on-orbit scenarios, expand the HITL fleet, and ensure robust test coverage across software and hardware interfaces.

The role requires a Bachelor's in an engineering field, Python development experience and CI/CD know-how, with readiness to work shifts and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of professional test experience within electrical, mechanical, and/or aerospace engineering.
• Development experience in Python.
• Experience in CI/CD pipeline development.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain hardware-in-the-loop (HIL/HITL) testbeds and related infrastructure for Starlink software CI.
• Develop test cases and simulation environments to replicate on-orbit scenarios for flight-like testing.
• Ensure test coverage across software and hardware interfaces, balancing reliability and safety.
• Scale HITL testing capacity to meet growing Starlink software demands.
• Analyze HITL results to troubleshoot issues and prevent bugs from reaching production.

Skills

HIL/HITL testing

Python

CI/CD

Test experience

Electronics fundamentals

Networking knowledge

Debugging

Unit testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DAQs

Electronic loads

Spectrum analyzers

3D CAD software

Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

Networking hardware

Job description

SpaceX in Texas is seeking a Software Development Test Engineer for Starlink to design, build and maintain hardware-in-the-loop testbeds and related infrastructure. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to simulate on-orbit scenarios, expand the HITL fleet, and ensure robust test coverage across software and hardware interfaces.

The role requires a Bachelor's in an engineering field, Python development experience and CI/CD know-how, with readiness to work shifts and weekends as needed.