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Software Engineer, Hardware Test & Automation (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Satellite PCB Production Engineering
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Redmond, WA$125k - $145kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Software Engineer role focused on designing software and automation for testing Starlink hardware and satellites, enabling rapid development, reliable test systems, and integration of hardware-in-the-loop and simulations.

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 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; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
  • Development experience in Python and/or C, C++

Skills

Required:PythonC/C++

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • vacation and holidays (3 weeks vacation, 10+ holidays)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan and stock opportunities
  • discretionary bonuses and other stock incentives
  • shuttle service from select Seattle locations to Redmond office
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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