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Sr. Software Engineer, HITL

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Sr. Software Engineer, HITL in USA

  • 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.
  • Own new features in a scalable, high-performance application used to control and test flight systems.
  • Contribute to test automation and CI/CD infrastructure.
  • Support proposal or critical project timelines by working extended hours and weekends when necessary.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or an engineering discipline.
  • At least 5 years of software development experience using languages such as Python, C++, or Java.
  • At least 3 years of experience with automated testing of HITL or HOOTL software.
  • At least 3 years of experience with test automation and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong software design, development, debugging, performance optimization, data throughput analysis, and unit-testing skills.
  • Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain the required clearance.
  • Ability to satisfy SpaceX ITAR authorization requirements or obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
  • Preferred experience with production web applications, Lit, React, Redux, Bamboo, Ansible, Jenkins, Grafana, Elasticsearch, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux or Unix systems, and Postgres, MySQL, or Oracle.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $165,000 to $265,000 annually, plus potential stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and employee stock purchase benefits.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k); disability and life insurance; paid parental leave; vacation; paid holidays; paid sick leave; and other discounts and perks.
  • Employees with active clearances may receive a 10% differential up to an additional $20,000 annually when briefed into a classified program.
  • Clearance-related pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing may apply.
  • The position requires obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret clearance and may involve sensitive SpaceX missions.

Salary: $165k - $265k/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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