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SpaceX's Starlink engineering teams design and operate highly reliable in-space mesh networks and next-generation communications systems. The team seeks a Software Engineer to design and build automated test systems, CI/CD pipelines, and simulation/HITL test infrastructure to accelerate development and ensure the reliability of Starlink vehicle software and hardware.

Skills

  • Development experience in Python, C, C++, or Rust
  • Experience with CI/CD systems and automation
  • Linux and Bash proficiency
  • Networking protocol familiarity
  • Troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization skills
  • Unit testing and test-driven development experience
  • Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Simulation and data analysis experience
  • Working knowledge of networks, electronics, RF communications, math, or physics

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement software and infrastructure for continuous integration, automated test execution, and data analysis.
  • Analyze test results, identify defects, and collaborate with cross-functional engineers to investigate and resolve issues.
  • Build and maintain high-signal, integrated test platforms that serve both software and hardware teams.
  • Develop robust test execution across hardware-in-the-loop (HITL/HIL) environments and virtualized hardware simulations.
  • Support the full product lifecycle including development, testing, deployment, and operational support.
  • Optimize test performance, reliability, and diagnostic signal-to-noise for faster iteration.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or other STEM discipline, OR equivalent professional experience
  • Internship or prior professional experience in test systems, software, or hardware development is applicable

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Long-term incentives (company stock or long-term cash awards) and potential discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discount
  • Paid parental leave
  • Approximately 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick time in accordance with Washington State law
  • Company shuttles from select Seattle locations (Mon–Fri)
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