Lead Software Engineer, Components Test (Starshield)Active$265K

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

  • Provide strong technical leadership with a focus on continuous improvement

  • Manage projects and delegate responsibilities effectively to complete work on time

  • Determine team goals to effectively reduce software maintenance burden

  • 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 custom automation solutions to engineering and manufacturing: challenges using a combination of embedded electronics and innovative hardware

What they're looking for

  • 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
  • Define and implement project plans, manage milestones and hold reviews to: assure reliable test systems are delivered to production
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, physics or engineering discipline
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