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SpaceX

Software Engineer, Hardware Test & Automation (Optical Payloads)

SpaceX

Published 14 May 2026
Redmond, WA
125K - 175K USD Annual
Full Time

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Role Highlights

Languages used

Python
C++

Key skills

Data Analysis
Computer Science
Integrations
CI
Operating Systems
Control Systems
Computer Architecture
Signal Processing
Automation
Operations
Testing
Infrastructure
Reliability
Embedded
Electronics
Deployment
Mathematics
TroubleShooting
Agile
Interfaces
SPI
Regression

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

Linux

Description

The role involves developing integrated operations and automation for complex subassemblies and components for satellite technology. The engineer will design and build innovative test systems, including both hardware designs and software infrastructure. Responsibilities include creating modular, reusable test software and automation tools to interact with flight hardware and production systems. The position requires developing algorithms to analyze complex test data and ensuring the performance and reliability of flight components in extreme environments. Additionally, the engineer will maintain existing automation infrastructure and manage project milestones to ensure reliable delivery to production.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a STEM discipline, or have at least two years of professional software development experience. Proficiency in C, C++, or Python is required. Applicants must also meet ITAR requirements, meaning they must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. The role requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

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About the company

SpaceX

Size

13529

Founded

HQ

Hawthorne, US

Description

SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the worlds most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA. For more information, visit www.spacex.com.

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