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Software Engineer, Hardware Test & Automation (Starshield)

SpaceX· Starshield Production
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Hawthorne, CA$125k - $175kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Software Engineer on the Starshield Integration & Test team focused on developing integrated operations and automation infrastructure for HITL testbeds and production floor to bring Starshield Satellites to life.

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; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
  • 1+ year of software development experience in C, C++, or Python; or full stack software development experience (internship experience is applicable)

Skills

Required:PythonC/C++
Nice to have:LinuxWindowsAutomation & Test AutomationContinuous IntegrationEmbedded hardwareRF communications / electronicsInstrumentation / lab hardware

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • paid vacation (3 weeks)
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • employee stock purchase plan with stock purchase opportunities
  • discretionary bonuses potentially
  • various discounts and perks
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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