SpaceX

Vehicle Software Automation Engineer

SpaceX

Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, TX, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceMid-LevelBachelors
Job Description

The Starship vehicle software automation team is dedicated to writing vehicle control software and unit tests, designing ground and flight test operations, and supporting Starship operations in South Texas. Design state machines and write vehicle control software that command Starship during ground and flight test operations. Develop unit and regression tests in Python to support robust, reliable coding practices. Support development of vehicle software simulation tools and hardware-in-the-loop test environments. Write test plans and procedures to perform both sub-scale and vehicle-level development testing. Develop high-level systems expertise to coordinate software automation goals across departments and support a simplified yet robust automation design strategy that supports rapid test and flight cadence.

Where is this job?
This job is located at Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, TX, USA
Job Qualifications
  • 2+ years of professional experience in software development

  • Experience in high pressure fluid system design and operation or aircraft/automotive test environments

  • Proficiency in reading plumbing and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)

  • Proficiency in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics

  • Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight

Required Skills
  • Time Management Skills

  • Python scripting skills

  • Continuous improvement skills

  • Industrial automation and testing skills

Soft Skills
  • Verbal communication

  • Driven and self-motivated

  • written communication

  • Problem Solving Skills

  • Detail oriented and highly organized

  • Multi tasker

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Vehicle Software Automation Engineer in Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, TX, USA is $59,798 - $98,434 per year. This range includes base salary, bonus, and other forms of compensation.

The salary range may vary depending on the company, the individual's experience, and their qualifications. Other factors that may affect the salary range include the size of the company, the location, and the type of work the engineer is doing.

Additional Information
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedApril 7th, 2021
Apply BeforeApril 11th, 2026
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About SpaceX

Space Exploration Technologies Corp., trading as SpaceX, is a private American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. It was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk with the goal of reducing space transportation costs to enable the colonization of Mars.

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