Cowboyspace
Software Engineer, Test & Automation
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $100k–$200k
- Mid level
- Full-time
- On-site · San Carlos, California
- 3+ yrs exp
- Added 1 month ago
About this role
Cowboy Space Corp. seeks a Software Engineer, Test & Automation to build and manage automated testing infrastructure for their spacecraft systems. You will design and maintain reusable software frameworks for various testing environments (SIL, HITL, etc.), ensuring reliable and repeatable tests across multiple concurrent programs. This role combines hands-on software development with physical hardware interaction to accelerate development and validate spacecraft designs.
What you'll do
- Develop reusable software frameworks for automated spacecraft testing.
- Build and maintain HITL infrastructure for testing flight software against hardware.
- Automate environmental and qualification testing procedures.
- Integrate automated tests into continuous integration workflows.
- Configure and maintain test racks and lab equipment.
- Partner with engineering teams to define test coverage and prioritize gaps.
What they're looking for
- Python
- Rust
- Test Automation
- Embedded Software
- Hardware/Software Integration
- Validation Infrastructure
- SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet
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Cowboyspace
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with designing reusable software frameworks. How do you ensure their maintainability?
- Explain your approach to debugging issues that span software, hardware, and test environments.