Avionics Test Software Engineer

Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
Hawthorne, CA, United States
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Testing (Software) HTML JavaScript (Programming Language) Microsoft Windows Automation of Tests Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Computer Engineering Data Visualization Linux Device Drivers Digital Electronics Embedded Software
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Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) JSON Python (Programming Language) Object-Oriented Software Development Software Engineering SQL Databases Test Data Information Technology Restful APIs

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. AVIONICS TEST SOFTWARE ENGINEER Want to drive innovation…all the way to Mars? Our R&D Avionics Test group designs and develops test systems for all the electronic hardware and software on our rockets and spacecraft. This includes but is not limited to: flight computers, power conversion units, analog and digital circuit boards, FPGA’s, and communication system units. We’re looking for a dynamic Software Engineer that will design and develop software tools in support of our current and next generation launch vehicles. Your work will be the last line of defense before our vehicles get shipped out the door. Our fundamental goal is to allow humanity to explore the stars; with it comes extreme responsibility to ensure the safety of the crew and payload. Are you up for the challenge? RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Development of frameworks and tools to be used by Test Engineers for automated test of Avionics components.
  • Development of embedded software to be run on avionics devices under test.
  • Development of test data storage and analysis tools.
  • Development of instrumentation device drivers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, or other engineering discipline.
  • 2+ years of professional experience with Python and Python based development frameworks.
  • 4+ years of experience with object oriented programming.
  • Experience with application development on both Linux and Windows. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Master’s degree in computer science.
  • Basic proficiency in electrical engineering concepts.
  • Great creative and innovative problem-solving skills.
  • Initiative and the ability to work independently and in a team.
  • Experience with SQL.
  • Professional experience with standard front-end technologies like modern HTML, CSS, JavaScript, REST, JSON.
  • Deep understanding of full networking stack.
  • Basic understanding of statistics and data visualization. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed. ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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