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 of enabling human life on Mars.

LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER

The Test Software team plays a critical role in the testing of our advanced, proven, and developmental propulsion systems. As an engineer on the test software team, you will design, develop, and validate software used to test our ground and flight systems. You will interface with other hardware, software, and test engineering groups to ensure our software product is delivered on time, and in a reliable manner. You will be responsible for driving improvements in automation, efficiency, and usability to support an ever improving testing environment.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a team of Software Engineers to provide applications to support all aspects of testing for the rocket development facility
• Oversee personnel and provide technical guidance to keep the team mission focused
• Develop and maintain applications that are necessary to support robust, reliable, scalable, and autonomous testing using various languages (primarily C++ & LabVIEW)
• Demonstrate solutions by creating documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and readable code
• Support full life cycle software development
• Identify hardware/software requirements and compatibility
• Benchmark system performance and performance margins
• Integrate new features into existing systems
• Provide technical support for testing operations
• Effectively communicate (in writing and orally) with peers and leadership
• Evaluate new systems, technologies, and architectures to reduce development time, increase reliability, and streamline operations
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science
• 4 years of software engineering experience
• Experience with Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with version control software such as SVN and/or Git
• Experience developing software for data acquisition systems
• Experience writing automated unit tests
• Ability to design systems that span multiple technologies/platforms
• Demonstrated ability to design large applications
• Familiarity with software engineering practices such as build automation, continuous integration, configuration management, deployment, and issue tracking
• Experience with National Instrument’s LabVIEW and hardware
• Ability to learn new skills, programming languages and applications quickly
• Basic knowledge of database concepts
• Basic skill level using Python for scripting
• Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
• Intermediate skill level with Linux
• Expert skill level using Windows Operating Systems
• Ability to create intuitive graphical user interfaces
• Ability to marshal resources to get things done effectively and efficiently
• Ability to solve problems calling for technical analysis
• Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working in a fast-paced, challenging work environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time (8+ hours per day)
• Availability to work extended hours and weekends when needed; flexibility required

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

 

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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 SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.