What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Development Test Engineer position at SpaceX?
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEST ENGINEER
The development test team is a fast paced R&D group that supports testing of the latest vehicle and spacecraft designs. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual to merge rigorous aerospace testing requirements with highly reliable and efficient industrial automation methods. As a Software Development Test Engineer on this team, you will create software that is used to design, develop, and automate SpaceX Structural Test Stands. You will engage with other SpaceX Test Engineers and support qualification testing of our spacecraft and launch vehicles.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Design, build, and support custom test software with a focus on reliability, maintainability, and ease of use.
- Deploy and debug software on home-grown test equipment, including but not limited to : structural load test stands, high pressure gas / fluid systems, thermal control systems.
- Develop prototype beta software to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints.
- Work with test engineers and test operations to improve designs of existing electrical control systems used to test our spacecraft and launch vehicles.
- Evaluate existing applications and architecture, give recommendations for practical solutions, and drive modifications to completion.
- Collaborate with other software engineers and developers to build reusable modules in larger multi-component application environments.
- Plan and adhere to roadmaps.
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SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application / interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
