Software Engineer, High Assurance Test (Starshield)

We are looking for people who excel at solving complex problems, maintain a high sense of urgency in their work, and contribute as a team player to build new capabilities and innovate in our testing approach.

- 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 algorithms to analyze complex test data to determine if components have met acceptance criteria

- Define and implement project plans, manage milestones and hold reviews to assure reliable test systems are delivered to production

- Design, implement, document, and execute security verification tests in the presence of regulatory bodies and certifying authorities

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree

- Strong technical writing skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex topics to diverse audiences

- Experience with configuration management and version control software

- Experience with continuous integration and agile development

- Experience automating processes and testing to improve manufacturing yields and reduce production time

- Experience developing application, test, or automation software in an interdisciplinary environment

- Experience interacting with a range of digital and analog interfaces including GPIB, USB, VISA, TCP/IP, VLAN, CAN bus, SPI, I2C, Modbus, analog-to-digital conversion

- Experience troubleshooting interactions between software and hardware such as network devices and lab instrumentation

- This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment. While the clearance may not be immediately necessary upon hire, we encourage you to initiate the application process promptly upon accepting this offer. Your ability to secure the necessary clearance is essential for fulfilling key responsibilities of the role.

Should you be unable to obtain it, SpaceX reserves the right to modify or terminate your employment to align with operational needs

- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Pay Range: Level 1: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 Level 2: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock 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 and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.