SpaceX
Software Engineer
About this role
SpaceX seeks a Software Engineer to join the Test Software team at Starbase, developing control and data acquisition systems for rocket test stands. You'll architect high-performance software across multiple languages, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and directly impact daily test operations in support of the Mars mission.
What you'll do
- Design and develop software for test stand data acquisition, control, and automation systems
- Collaborate with electrical, test, and IT engineers to build computing and network solutions
- Respond to operational issues and provide technical support during active testing
- Own full software development lifecycle from design through testing and integration
- Provide technical leadership and mentor team members on continuous improvement
- Manage and integrate large distributed systems for test infrastructure
What they're looking for
- C++ or Python development
- National Instruments hardware (cDAQ, cRIO, PXI) and LabVIEW
- Distributed systems architecture and integration
- Network communication protocols
- Debugging and performance optimization
- Unit testing and quality assurance
- Technical leadership and mentorship
- Requirements gathering and customer collaboration
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with National Instruments hardware or LabVIEW—what projects have you worked on?
- Tell us about a time you debugged a complex performance issue in a distributed system.