Software Development Test Engineer (Starlink)Active

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, build, and maintain highly reliable hardware-in-the-loop (HIL/HITL): testbeds—including surrounding infrastructure, tooling, and support equipment—for the Starlink software continuous integration system

  • Develop test cases and create simulation environments that replicate on-orbit: scenarios to deliver flight-like testing capabilities

  • Ensure all software has an appropriate level of test coverage, balancing reliability, velocity and safety

  • Pioneer innovative strategies to scale the HITL fleet in accordance with the: Starlink software organization’s growing test demands

  • Analyze and troubleshoot HITL test results to identify testbed issues and: prevent software bugs from reaching production

  • Bachelor’s degree in software, electrical, mechanical, aerospace, or a related engineering discipline

What they're looking for

  • + years of professional test experience within electrical, mechanical, and/or aerospace engineering
  • Development experience in Python
  • Experience in CI/CD pipeline development
  • Experience with integration and testing of electrical, electromechanical, RF, and/or high voltage systems