SpaceX
Sr.SoftwareEngineer,HardwareTest&Automation(Starshield)
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“Sr. Software Engineer, Hardware Test & Automation (Starshield) at SpaceX. Skills: Hardware Test, Automation, Software Engineering, Linux, Windows, Containerization, RF Systems. Develop and deploy software for hardware test and automation. Automate processes and testing to improve manufacturing yields and reduce production time”
What You'll Achieve.
improve manufacturing yields; reduce production time
Industry & Context.
troubleshooting; debugging; performance optimization
Ability and willingness to obtain a Top-Secret clearance, Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed, U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Extensive knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems, 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 with control feedback loop design and implementation, Experience with numerical analysis techniques and signal processing in multiple domains, Extensive knowledge 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, Experience with spacecraft fluid systems, Experience with high power electrical systems, Experience with embedded hardware product development, Developed and deployed software that has been used in real-world applications/projects, Experience with containerization technologies (i. e. Docker, Kubernetes), Radio frequency (RF) system-level design, modems, and diagnostic test equipment experience, skills in troubleshooting, debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing, Experience with continuous integration and monitoring, Solid fundamental knowledge of networks, electronics, RF communications, optics, math, and physics, Ability and willingness to obtain a Top-Secret clearance, Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Nice to Have
full stack software development experience
What You'll Do.
Develop and deploy software for hardware test and automation
Automate processes and testing to improve manufacturing yields and reduce production time
Troubleshoot interactions between software and hardware
Design and implement control feedback loops
Perform numerical analysis and signal processing
Work with a range of digital and analog interfaces
Develop and deploy software for real-world applications/projects
Full Job Description
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. SR. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, HARDWARE TEST or full stack software development experience PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Extensive knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems 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 with control feedback loop design and implementation Experience with numerical analysis techniques and signal processing in multiple domains Extensive knowledge 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 Experience with spacecraft fluid systems Experience with high power electrical systems Experience with embedded hardware product development Developed and deployed software that has been used in real-world applications/projects. Experience with containerization technologies (i. e. Docker, Kubernetes). Radio frequency (RF) system-level design, modems, and diagnostic test equipment experience. Strong skills in troubleshooting, debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing. Experience with continuous integration and monitoring. Solid fundamental knowledge of networks, electronics, RF communications, optics, math, and physics Ability and willingness to obtain a Top-Secret clearance ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; i
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