Automation and Test Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)Posted today$165K

Redmond, WAManufacturing

The opportunity

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.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop and build test platforms to best validate Starlink software.

  • Develop software that allow for test execution across multiple environments:: hardware-in-the-loop (HITL, HIL) and virtualized hardware simulations.

  • Invent tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test: execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system.

  • Analyze test results and identify bugs that require in-depth investigations: with engineers across the organization.

  • Work closely with developers to provide a reliable, fast, accurate and easy-to-use integrated test platform.

  • Hands-on integration and troubleshooting of Starlink hardware/software.

What they're looking for

  • Identify areas for improvement in the test systems and create innovative solutions.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline: and 1+ years of professional experience in test systems, software or hardware development; OR 3+ years of professional experience in test systems, software or hardware development in lieu of a degree (internship experience is applicable).
  • Development experience in C, C++, or python.
  • Experience building, testing, or working with hardware test setups.