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.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, C++ (NONDESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION) 

We are looking for good people and driven, adaptable, resilient software engineers with experience developing software to accelerate quality, speed, and efficiency of manufacturing processes at SpaceX.

Our team is building out the next generation of software for metal 3D printing. In this role, you will be developing the core software operating our additive manufacturing machines. Your scope will span controls, data acquisition, build logic, and in-situ monitoring. Your software will literally turn design into reality. You will be integral to our efforts to develop the most advanced rocket engines in the world. You will also contribute best in class in process monitoring solutions for data collection and automated analysis. You will have the opportunity to make an impact on the future of manufacturing at SpaceX.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Architect and develop software for an advanced, production-scale metal 3D printing system
• Develop highly advanced software to power our additive manufacturing fleet at a true production scale
• Collaborate with automation and controls engineers to connect software to motion and control systems
• Work with our additive manufacturing engineers to improve our print process quality and speed via software
• Develop production-ready control software and algorithms for the lasing systems in the printers
• Work closely with simulation and machine learning experts to link model outputs to software improvements
• Deep dive into your users’ problems to find and create efficient solutions
• Work closely with our production engineers and technicians to provide the best first principles solution to their needs
• Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies
• Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 3+ years of software development experience; OR 5+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
• Experience with writing production code in C++
• Experience with modern continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools
• Experience working in a Linux environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's or PhD in computer science, applied mathematics, or related field
• Experience with microcontrollers or FPGA computing hardware
• Real-time embedded software development experience
• Experience with industrial automation systems and robotics

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.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.