Lead Software Engineer, Components Test (Starshield)

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX here in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for the Starshield Components Test team to design and build test software infrastructure that validates hardware and software interfaces in a cross-disciplinary environment.

You will provide strong technical leadership, manage projects, set team goals to reduce maintenance, and spearhead the development of modular, reusable test and automation solutions to ensure high-quality flight software and systems.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Provide strong technical leadership with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Manage projects and delegate responsibilities to complete work on time.
• Determine team goals to effectively reduce software maintenance burden.
• Develop modular, reusable test and automation.

Job description

Lead Software Engineer, Components Test (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER, COMPONENTS TEST (STARSHIELD)

Starshield is a satellite development program focused on efforts in earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads that enable innovation in national security efforts. The Starshield Satellite Hardware Test Team develops test solutions for the most cutting-edge, high volume communication satellites and ground stations in the world. Testing is a fundamental quality check and last line of defense before our products are installed for flight.

As Lead Software Engineer, you will have the unique opportunity to lead the design and development of test software infrastructure that will validate the performance of these components in a cross-disciplinary environment. You will be expected to create new test systems and infrastructure from the ground up to test hardware, software, and the interface between the two. Our engineers are endlessly curious, love to learn and try out new things, and work collaboratively across disciplines in a dynamic environment with changing needs as we strive to deliver high-impact technology on a global scale.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide strong technical leadership with a focus on continuous improvement
• Manage projects and delegate responsibilities effectively to complete work on time
• Determine team goals to effectively reduce software maintenance burden
• Develop modular, reusable test and automation