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Software Engineer (Components)

SpaceX· Components Test - Starship
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Hawthorne, CA$125k - $195kfull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Software Engineer on SpaceX Components Engineering team, developing test software, factory automation, hardware drivers, web interfaces, and firmware to enable testing, manufacturing, and analysis of rocket components for Starship, Raptor, Dragon, and Falcon vehicles.

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 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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
  • 2+ years of software programming experience using Python, C, or similar. Time spent in school and on individual projects is acceptable experience

Skills

Required:PythonC

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
  • various discounts and perks
  • employee stock purchase plan (potential stock/options)
  • discretionary bonuses (potential)
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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