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Sr. Software Engineer, Hardware Test & Automation (Starshield)

SpaceX· Starshield Production
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Hawthorne, CA$165k - $230kfull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Senior software engineer focused on developing integrated operations and automation infrastructure for Hardware In The Loop (HITL) testbeds and production floor to bring Starshield satellites to life, with emphasis on test automation, data analysis, and deployment tooling.

Responsibilities

  • 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 software that allows for test execution across multiple environments: hardware-in-the-loop (HITL, HIL) and virtualized hardware simulations
  • Develop custom automation solutions to engineering and manufacturing challenges using a combination of embedded electronics and innovative hardware
  • 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
  • Invent tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline
  • 5+ year of software development experience in C, C++, or Python; or full stack software development experience

Skills

Required:PythonC/C++
Nice to have:Linux and WindowsAutomation/CIEmbedded hardware & test hardware interfacesNetworking/RF/SignalsSpacecraft systems knowledgeProblem solving & debugging

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • paid sick leave policies as percompany policy
  • stock options and/or long-term incentives (subject to eligibility)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • discretionary bonuses potential and other discounts and perks
Last updated Aug 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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