Software Engineer, PCB (Starlink)

SOFTWARE ENGINEER, PCB (STARLINK)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 3M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop highly reliable software solutions that are used across SpaceX production and engineering
• Create new applications that improve how SpaceX production operates
• Own all aspects of software engineering development to support a production environment
• Deep dive into users’ problems to find and create efficient solutions
• Integrate electronics design software to manufacturing equipment
• Display ownership throughout and following the release process for applications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline;
• 1+ years of experience in full stack development discipline

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Programming experience in object-oriented language
• Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts
• Expertise in designing software systems
• Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & monitoring
• Expertise in profiling and improving application performance
• Experience with build systems (Make, Bazel) and package management tools (pip, npm)
• Experience with UNIX-like operating systems
• Experience working with in-stream data processing using Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or similar technologies
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Front-end experience in Angular, React, or similar JavaScript framework
• Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies
• Experience with enterprise grade ERP systems
• Experience integrating third-party industrial equipment (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Fuji, Nordson, etc.)
• Experience integrating third-party CAD Software (NX, Altium, Xpedition, etc.)
• Solid Data Science/Analytics background

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:    
Software Engineer/Level I: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year    
Software Engineer/Level II: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k)-retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.