Software Engineer, HITL

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Software Engineer, HITL in USA

SpaceX
Full time
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USA
09/01/2026
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Hawthorne, CA

Responsibilities

Design and implement automated testing for hardware-in-the-loop and hardware-out-of-the-loop software.
Develop full-stack solutions for automated testing of vehicle subsystems using simulation and flight software.
Contribute to test automation and CI/CD infrastructure.
Design, develop, and test scalable, high-performance software for flight-system control, analysis, simulation, and prototyping.
Support critical project or proposal timelines, including extended hours and weekends when necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, math, or an engineering discipline.
At least 1 year of software-development experience developing applications in Python, C++, Java, or similar languages.
Experience with automated testing of HITL or HOOTL software.
Experience with test automation and CI/CD pipelines.
Preferred: strong software design and development skills and professional full-stack production web-application experience.
Preferred: experience with Lit, React, Redux, Bamboo, Ansible, Jenkins, Grafana, Elasticsearch, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux or Unix, and database systems.
Preferred: skills in debugging, performance optimization, data-throughput analysis, and unit testing.
Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain the required clearance.
Must satisfy applicable ITAR eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Benefits

Base salary range is $125,000.00-$160,000.00 for Level 1 or $145,000.00-$195,000.00 for Level 2.
Eligible employees may receive long-term incentives, stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and access to an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k), disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks are available.
Employees may accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and receive 10 or more paid holidays per year, plus paid sick leave under company policy.
Employees with an active clearance may receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, after being briefed into a classified program.
The position requires obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret clearance and may require pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing for sensitive missions.

Salary: $125k - $195k/yr

SpaceX

SpaceX builds advanced rockets and spacecraft with the aim of making human life multiplanetary, particularly focusing on establishing a sustainable presence on Mars. Its innovative technologies and ambitious missions cater to space enthusiasts, researchers, and industries looking to push the boun...

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