Sr. Software Engineer, Hardware Test & Automation (Starshield)
Sr. Software Engineer, Hardware Test & Automation (Starshield)
SpaceX
SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer for the Starshield Integration & Test team, focusing on developing automation infrastructure for Hardware In The Loop (HITL) testbeds and production processes. The role emphasizes creating tools for rapid development and testing of satellite hardware systems, with a strong emphasis on design, reliability, and innovation.
Qualification
- Experience in software development, particularly in Python or similar languages
- Strong understanding of automation software and hardware interaction
- Ability to develop software for hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing and virtualized simulations
- Experience with data analysis and algorithm development for test data
- Ability to troubleshoot and maintain automation infrastructure
Responsibility
- Develop modular, reusable test and automation software in Python and similar languages for manufacturing and engineering design verification
- Write automation software to interact with flight hardware, test equipment, instrumentation, and production documentation systems
- Develop software that allows for test execution across multiple environments: hardware-in-the-loop (HITL, HIL) and virtualized hardware simulations
- Develop custom automation solutions to engineering and manufacturing challenges using a combination of embedded electronics and innovative hardware
- Develop algorithms to analyze complex test data to determine if components have met acceptance criteria
- Maintain and troubleshoot existing automation infrastructure and work with partner teams to determine and correct root cause of failures
