Software Engineer, PCBA (Starlink)

United States Digital Space LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Company stock options

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company shuttle services

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is looking for a Software Engineer specializing in PCBA design and manufacturing. This role involves developing software that interfaces with manufacturing equipment, ensuring the PCBA manufacturing process is efficient and reliable. The position requires strong technical skills and autonomy, emphasizing problem ownership in a collaborative environment.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field and have experience in full stack software development, preferably with languages such as C#.NET and Python. The role will be located in Redmond, WA, and on-site work is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in full stack software development is acceptable.
• Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, and deployment processes.
• Experience integrating third-party CAD Software.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly reliable software solutions for production and engineering.
• Create new applications to improve company production operations.
• Build prototypes to prove design concepts.

Skills

C#.NET

Python

Go

Java

Testing

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Angular

React

Education

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

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Make

Bazel

pip

npm

Job description

the company 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 the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER, PCBA (STARLINK)

As a Software Engineer on the PCBA design and manufacturing team, you will be responsible for building and maintaining software that interfaces with manufacturing equipment on our production line, with the goal of making our PCBA manufacturing process faster and more reliable. This is a high‑autonomy role that will require building close relationships with manufacturing staff to understand issues, and coming up with software solutions interfacing with APIs or hardware that may have little or no documentation or vendor support. We are looking for people who like to own a problem from start to finish in a high‑responsibility and low‑micromanagement environment!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop highly reliable software solutions that are used across the company production and engineering
• Create new applications that improve how the company production operates
• Build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
• Deep dive into users’ problems to find and create efficient solutions
• Integrate electronics design software to manufacturing equipment
• Display ownership throughout and following the release process for applications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline
• 1+ years of experience in full stack software development (internship and/or project experience is acceptable)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Programming experience in C#.NET, Python, Go, Java or similar object‑oriented language
• Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts
• Expertise in designing software systems
• Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & monitoring
• Expertise in profiling and improving application performance
• Experience with build systems (Make, Bazel) and package management tools (pip, npm)
• Experience with UNIX‑like operating systems
• Experience working with in-stream data processing using Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or similar technologies
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Front‑end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework
• Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies
• Experience with enterprise grade ERP systems
• Experience integrating third‑party industrial equipment (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Fuji, Nordson, etc.)
• Experience integrating third‑party CAD Software (NX, Altium, Xpedition, etc.)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• This position is based in Redmond, WA (Seattle area), and requires being onsite full‑time – hybrid and remote work will not be considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay range:
Software Engineer/Level I: $125,000.00 – $145,000.00 per year
Software Engineer/Level II: $145,000.00 – $175,000.00 per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at the company. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k)-retirement plan, short & long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the company Redmond office Monday to Friday.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of the company’s Affirmitive Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].